Historic Charleston Residence Linked to Lincoln Lineage Listed for $35 Million
What happened
A historic residence in Charleston, South Carolina, is currently on the market for $35 million. The property is located on Legare Street, named for Solomon Legare, a French Huguenot who held the original land grants and likely built the main house around 1803. Jessie Lincoln Randolph, granddaughter of Abraham Lincoln, owned the property starting in 1930.
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Why it matters
The sale of this architecturally and historically significant residence could set a high benchmark for luxury real estate in Charleston. The property is described by its listing agent as one of the most historically significant private residences in America.
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Who's involved
- CharlestonLocation of the historic property and current market sale
- Abraham LincolnGranddaughter owned the property starting in 1930
- FrenchSolomon Legare, a French Huguenot, held the original land grants
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The entities involved
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Charleston
largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina
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Abraham Lincoln
president of the United States from 1861 to 1865 (1809-1865)
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French
English cricketer (1765-?)
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