About this property
Claussen House, also known as the Howard-Harllee-Claussen House, is a historic plantation house located near Florence, Florence County, South Carolina. It was built about 1830, and is a raised cottage with early-19th century Greek Revival architecture and late-19th century Italianate style alterations and additions. Also on the property are a contributing smoke house, gardener's cottage, hothouse/greenhouse, chicken coop/outhouse, and carriage shed. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.
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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 01000343. It was listed on April 10, 2001.
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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 Claussen House listed on the National Register?
Claussen House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 10, 2001.
What type of historic resource is Claussen House?
Claussen House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Claussen House?
The period of significance for Claussen House is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1830.
Can I research the history near Claussen House?
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