Calhoun Mansion is an Italianate mansion in Charleston, South Carolina, and a filming location for North and South (1985-1986) and The Notebook (2004). Built in 1876, it was designed by William P. Russell.
Location: 16 Meeting Street, Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Verified facts
- Located in South of Broad, Charleston
confidence 95/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-0501, SRC-0502, SRC-0503, SRC-2908, SRC-4569, SRC-9562 - Designed by William P. Russell
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-0501, SRC-0503, SRC-3448, SRC-0636, SRC-9913 - Built in 1876
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-0501, SRC-0502, SRC-3448, SRC-2908, SRC-4569 - Architectural style: Italianate
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-0501, SRC-0503, SRC-0635, SRC-2908 - Appeared in North and South (tv, 1985-1986)
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-0501, SRC-0504, SRC-0636, SRC-3664, SRC-3448 - Appeared in The Notebook (movie, 2004)
confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-3448, SRC-0634, SRC-3686
Evidence & sources
- SRC-0501 — SC Picture Project — Calhoun Mansion (Tier 3, heritage_portal; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0502 — Palmetto Carriage Tours — Williams Mansion: Charleston's Gem (Tier 3, tour_operator; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0503 — Roots and Recall — 16 Meeting Street, Historic Calhoun Mansion (Tier 3, heritage_portal; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0504 — Charleston Daily — Celebrating 40 Years of North and South (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0634 — The Worldwide Guide to Movie Locations (movie-locations.com) — The Notebook (2004) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0635 — Williams Mansion (official property site) — Our Story (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0636 — Charleston Mercury — Meeting Street Memories: 16 Meeting Street, Part II (Peg Eastman) (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10079 — Calhoun Mansion / Williams Mansion — Wikipedia (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2908 — Frommer's — Calhoun Mansion (Charleston attractions guide) (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3448 — Wikipedia — Williams Mansion (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3664 — cosmosmariners.com (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3686 — architecturaldigest.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4569 — Charleston.com (Diary of a Charleston Tour Guide) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4570 — Clio (theclio.com) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4710 — This Is My South (Tier 3, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4959 — Wikipedia (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9562 — Library of Congress — Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS SC-500): Patrick Calhoun Mansion, 16 Meeting Street, Charleston, Charleston County, SC (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9913 — Palmetto Life — This is probably the grandest mansion you'll ever see in the South (Calhoun Mansion, 16 Meeting Street, Charleston) (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Hours: Open daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day; standard guided tours every half hour roughly 11am-5pm (~30 min).
Admission: Standard tour ~$17 adult; children under 11 free. New Grand Tour (~90 min, full mansion incl. tower) ~$75/person. Tickets online or at the Museum Shop.
Frequently asked questions
Where was North and South filmed?
Calhoun Mansion, in Charleston, South Carolina, is a real-world filming location used for North and South. This property has also appeared on screen in The Notebook.
Where was The Notebook filmed?
Calhoun Mansion, in Charleston, South Carolina, is a real-world filming location used for The Notebook. This property has also appeared on screen in North and South.
Can you visit Calhoun Mansion?
Yes — Calhoun Mansion is open to the public. Hours: Open daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day; standard guided tours every half hour roughly 11am-5pm (~30 min).. Admission: Standard tour ~$17 adult; children under 11 free. New Grand Tour (~90 min, full mansion incl. tower) ~$75/person. Tickets online or at the Museum Shop..
Who designed Calhoun Mansion?
Calhoun Mansion was designed by William P. Russell.
Where is Calhoun Mansion located?
Calhoun Mansion is located in Charleston, South Carolina.