Hibernian Hall (Charleston, South Carolina)

Hibernian Hall, located at 105 Meeting Street in Charleston, South Carolina, is a historic meeting hall built in 1840 and designed by architect Thomas Ustick Walter. It showcases stunning Greek Revival architecture, featuring a prominent temple front with Ionic columns. The hall is significant for its role in the 1860 Charleston Convention, where the Democratic Party's internal divisions over slavery led to the election of Abraham Lincoln. Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1973, Hibernian Hall continues to serve as a venue for functions and meetings, making it a notable site for both tourists and researchers interested in American history and architecture.