John Scott House

[1] In 1770, wealthy Charlestonian John Scott executed a 31-year lease for the property from St. Philip's Episcopal Church.

[1] The documents for that conveyance included a requirement that a two-story house be built within seven years.

[1] The main floor of the house was remodeled in the Greek Revival style before the Civil War.

[1] The College of Charleston bought the house in 1972 from Mrs. Helen McGill for $37,000.

[1] After purchasing the house, however, a room with Georgian paneling and doors was located on the second floor, confirming an early construction date.