Charleston Navy Yard Officers' Quarters Historic District

This historic district occupies the grounds of a former naval shipyard and contains 24 buildings, 2 sites, 1 structure, and 1 object spread across about 69.9 acres. The residential quarters and administrative buildings are distributed along Turnbull Avenue, Everglades Drive, Navy Way, and portions of Hobson Avenue and Blackstop Drive.

Development of the naval base occurred from 1901 through 1945, marking America's emergence as a major sea power following the Spanish-American War. The structures built during this era document the expansion of naval capabilities over these formative decades.

The buildings display a mix of Victorian, Italianate, Neo-Classical, Italian Renaissance Revival, and Colonial Revival styles, each reflecting when it was built. Walking through the district, you notice how the architectural choices changed over the decades as the naval base grew and evolved.

The district is accessible throughout the day in North Charleston with entry along the main streets that connect its buildings. Since the grounds cover a substantial area, plan for a walking tour with comfortable shoes.

Quarters F, a Victorian-style building, is the oldest structure in the district and originally served as the superintendent's residence before the naval base was established. This reveals that the site had a life before its major transformation into a military facility.

Location: North Charleston

GPS coordinates: 32.86889,-79.96917

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:08