author
Thomas Petigru Lesesne
1882–1942
A Charleston journalist and local historian, he wrote with deep affection for the city’s streets, buildings, and long memory. His books open a window onto Charleston’s past through lively, accessible tours of its landmarks and county history.
1 Audiobook
Landmarks of Charleston Including Description of an Incomparable Stroll
by Thomas Petigru Lesesne
About the author
Born in Charleston, South Carolina, in 1882, Thomas Petigru Lesesne spent much of his life closely tied to the city he later described in print. Available records identify him as a graduate of The Citadel and as a managing editor of the News and Courier, suggesting a career shaped by both careful research and a newspaperman’s eye for clear storytelling.
He is best known for works such as Landmarks of Charleston and History of Charleston County, South Carolina. Those books reflect a strong interest in local history, architecture, and place, and they helped preserve stories about Charleston for later readers.
Lesesne died in 1942. Even now, his writing remains appealing for listeners who enjoy regional history told by someone who clearly knew the city well and wanted others to notice its character too.