Battery Carriage House Inn (1843) Charleston, South Carolina A memorable Charleston experience along the historic waterfront! Contact Info | Email this page to a Friend | Click to see a map  | Visit our Web Site Additional Pages... Introduction Guest Rooms/Rates How to Find Us   Availability Search: See which rooms are available during your stay. Check in: Check out: Powered by Webervations Clear search results Rooms Available from  to  Learn more about these rooms These are our base rates - certain discounts and/or charges may apply

PRE-CIVIL WAR:

Built in Charleston's wealthiest days, 1843, by Samuel Stevens, a factor. In 1859, John F. Blacklock, another wealth factor, moved from his famous home at 18 Bull Street to 20 South Battery and lived there until 1870. The whole area was bombarded throughout the War.

POST-CIVIL WAR:

Ballroom, Library and Mansard Roof added for entertainment purposes. Renovations of 1870 designed by John Henry Devereaux, one of Charleston's most famous postbellum architects.

RECONSTRUCTION TO 1910:

Andrew Simonds reportedly left some funds in Liverpool during the War and after the War, this enterprising Charlestonian was a founder and president of First National Bank of Charleston and the Imperial Fertilizer Company. His family lived at 20 South Battery for 45 years. Mr. Hastie's grandmother, Sara Calhoun Simonds, grew up at the house. As a child she fell through the ballroom skylight, but landed in a chandelier and was saved. Simonds used his home for extensive business and political entertainment.

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