Charleston, United States

Old Slave Mart

Old Slave Mart, Charleston

Built in 1859, this narrow brick hall is believed to be the last surviving slave auction building in South Carolina. Once part of Ryan's Mart, it now houses a museum documenting Charleston's central role in the domestic slave trade.

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Location

Coordinates: 32.7778, -79.9284

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