The Elias Vanderhorst House at 28 Chapel Street, built ca. 1832, is primarily notable for its location - the lot had previously been occupied by the home of Charleston jeweler and watchmaker James Jacks (abt. 1745-1822). The James Jacks House was, of course, destroyed to make way for the Elias Vanderhorst House, but a description of the site still exists. In March of 1821, as he prepared to leave for England, James Jacks placed an advertisement in the Charleston City Gazette And Daily Advertiser (March 3, 1821):
ALSO TO RENT
From the 1st of June until the middle of November, his DWELLING HOUSE, in Wraggborough, adjoining Col. Vanderhorst's new House. On the premises are a Kitchen, Carriage House and Stables, a Well of excellent water, a larger Garden, with a variety of choice Fruit Trees; it is very retired, and is considered as pleasant and healthy as Sullivan's Island, and would be a desirable summer residence for a genteel family. - For particulars, enquire of JAMES JACKS, 105, Broad-street.
