South Carolina, Richland County, Columbia
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Rutledge College was the first first building to be erected at
South Carolina College. At that time it served as Residence
Hall, Lecture Hall, Chapel, Library, Faculty Housing and
Laboratory. Rutledge College was named for John and
Edward Rutledge, both Governors of South Carolina. In 1855
the building was destroyed by fire and rebuilt immediately.
After the Civil War the east wing was used as quarters by
the Federal Military commander of the Columbia District.
During that time the Columbia Post Office and the Office of
the State Treasurer were in the west wing and the House
of Representatives met in the chapel. Today Rutledge
College is used as a chapel and a residence hall and
houses the Department of Religious Studies.
(Notable Buildings) Includes location, directions, 4 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
Rutledge College was the first first building to be erected at
South Carolina College. At that time it served as Residence
Hall, Lecture Hall, Chapel, Library, Faculty Housing and
Laboratory. Rutledge College was named for John and
Edward Rutledge, both Governors of South Carolina. In 1855
the building was destroyed by fire and rebuilt immediately.
After the Civil War the east wing was used as quarters by
the Federal Military commander of the Columbia District.
During that time the Columbia Post Office and the Office of
the State Treasurer were in the west wing and the House
of Representatives met in the chapel. Today Rutledge
College is used as a chapel and a residence hall and
houses the Department of Religious Studies.(Notable Buildings) Includes location, directions, 4 photos, GPS coordinates, map.