About this property
The Alexander–Hill House , also known as the Alexander–Cannon–Hill House , is a property listed on the National Register of Historic Places, located in High Falls County Park near Seneca, South Carolina off of South Carolina Highway 183. Built in 1831 by Pleasant Alexander, the house was originally located on a plantation near Old Pickens, the government center of the Pickens District, which was created after the Pendleton District split into two smaller districts. It was moved to its current location in 1972. The two-story clapboard house has original heart-pine floors in the entrance hall, wainscoting in the parlor and the original stairway. The two original brick chimneys were reassembled after the house was moved.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 72001216. It was listed on July 23, 1972.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Alexander-Hill House listed on the National Register?
Alexander-Hill House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 23, 1972.
What type of historic resource is Alexander-Hill House?
Alexander-Hill House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Alexander-Hill House?
The period of significance for Alexander-Hill House is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1831.
Can I research the history near Alexander-Hill House?
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