93 Broad Street The Bocquet House

The Whispers of Charleston · Sep 28, 2026 · 4m

The house was remodeled and enlarged in the mid -1850s by James Simons, a prominent attorney and Speaker of the S.C. House of Representatives. Simons, who acquired the property in 1850, was also of Huguenot descent He was an honor graduate of the South Carolina College and was considered a superior equity lawver. He served in the S.C. House for 20 vears. including 12 as speaker. In 1861, as commander of the Fourth Brigade of the S.C. Militia, he commanded forces in the initial attack on Fort Sumter and was commended by Gen. Beauregard. A difference with Gov. Francis W. Pickens. however…