Colleton County Courthouse
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Colleton County Courthouse
Colleton County Courthouse, at Corner of Hampton and Jeffries Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 14, 1971: the first place in Walterboro to be listed. Only 112 of South Carolina’s 1,560 listings are older. The Register lists it for its politics and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 157 other South Carolina listings. The listing covers 1.5 acres.
What it isCounty courthouse in South Carolina, United States of America. 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 · 79 MB · National Archives↗1820 to today
- 1820Built, designed by Robert Mills
- 1971Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 55 years
Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 30 minutes
Corner of Hampton and Jeffries Sts., Walterboro · about 1.1 miles on foot, as the crow flies
2 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Greek Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Greek Revival.
Memories of Colleton County Courthouse
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Colleton County Courthouse
Is Colleton County Courthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on May 14, 1971 (Register number 71000765).
Is Colleton County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; South Carolina has 73 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Colleton County 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 Colleton County Courthouse?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 79 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 118997578 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.