About this property
The Blocker House is a historic plantation house located near Edgefield, Edgefield County, South Carolina built circa 1790 by John Blocker, Sr. It is a two-story, clapboard dwelling with a one-story shed-roofed porch supported by four square columns. The property includes centuries old magnolia and cedar trees, a family cemetery, and several outbuildings. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.
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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 71000771. It was listed on May 13, 1971.
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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 Blocker House listed on the National Register?
Blocker House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 13, 1971.
What type of historic resource is Blocker House?
Blocker House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Blocker House?
The period of significance for Blocker House is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1790.
Can I research the history near Blocker House?
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