Rockville Historic District (Rockville, South Carolina)

Rockville Historic District
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
U.S. Historic district
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Location	Town of Rockville on the northern bank of Bohicket Creek, Rockville, South Carolina
Coordinates	32°36′18″N 80°11′35″W
Area	49.6 acres (20.1 ha)
Built	1860 (1860)
Architectural style	Greek Revival
NRHP reference No.	72001202[1]
Added to NRHP	June 13, 1972

Rockville Historic District is a national historic district located at Rockville, Charleston County, South Carolina. The district encompasses 19 contributing buildings in the town of Rockville. The dwellings reflect Rockville's historic role as a summer resort town. The houses are characterized by spacious porches, raised foundations, and large central hallways designed for summer comfort and relaxation. Located in the district are the Grace Episcopal Church and Wadmalaw Presbyterian Church.[2][3]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.[1]

References

1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
2. Nancy R. Ruhf (January 1972). "Rockville Historic District" (pdf). National Register of Historic Places - Nomination and Inventory. Retrieved August 1, 2014.
3. "Rockville Historic District, Charleston County (Rockville)". National Register Properties in South Carolina. South Carolina Department of Archives and History. Retrieved August 1, 2014. and accompanying map.