John Rutledge House Inn

Facility · South Carolina ·

Managed by the Historic Hotels of America

10 ft
Elevation
John Rutledge House Inn
The John Rutledge House Inn built in 1763, a member of Historic Hotels of America® since 1989 was designated by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior as a National Historic Landmark in 1970. Historic Hotels of America is the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation® for recognizing and celebrating the finest historic hotels across America. A National Historic Landmark, the John Rutledge House Inn was built in 1763 by John Rutledge, a noted signer of the U.S. Constitution, governor of South Carolina, and briefly, chief justice of the Supreme Court. The historic inn incorporates two carriage houses plus the distinctive home. Restoration has enhanced the graceful ironwork and original elaborate interiors, which include carved Italian marble fireplaces and inlaid floors. For more information and to make a reservation, please visit HistoricHotels.org.

Getting there

The hotel's King Street location places it within easy walking distance of Charleston’s historic homes, gardens, churches and a multitude of galleries shops, and restaurants. Charleston Int'l Airport: 12 miles, 20 minutes. Visit the Historic Hotels of America website to get more information, view special offers or make a reservation. Save up to 50% off best available rates at participating historic hotels with a free membership to the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

32.77660, -79.93370 · 32°46'35.8"N 79°56'1.3"W

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Typical weather

Typically 88°F in Jul, down to 58°F in Jan.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F586066727984888683766761
Low °F444652606874777773635347
Precip in2.62.63.03.02.64.85.16.15.34.12.32.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Can you reserve a site at John Rutledge House Inn?
No. John Rutledge House Inn is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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