Old Courthouse
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Old Courthouse
Old Courthouse, at 331 King St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 6, 1971: the first place in Mount Pleasant to be listed. Only 88 of South Carolina’s 1,560 listings are older. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Victorian Commercial, as it does for 3 other South Carolina listings. The listing covers 1.1 acres.
What it isCourthouse in South Carolina, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 13 MB · National Archives↗Finding Old Courthouse
331 King St., Mount Pleasant
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
6 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Old Courthouse
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Old Courthouse
Is Old Courthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on May 6, 1971 (Register number 71000760).
Is Old Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; South Carolina has 73 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is USS Laffey, 2.6 miles away.
Can you visit Old Courthouse?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Old Courthouse?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 13 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 118997407 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.