National Register of Historic Places

Coateswood

Newberry, Newberry County, South Carolina
Listed
April 27, 1975
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
75001704

About this property

Coateswood, also known as the Job Johnstone House, is a historic home located at Newberry, Newberry County, South Carolina, USA. It was built in 1841 and is a gabled roof, brick and frame, Greek Revival style house. It was originally three stories; the third floor was removed and the roof lowered about 1940. The front facade has two monumental Roman Doric order columns that support a gabled portico and a second floor porch. Also on the property are a contributing garage, well house, and a building referred to as the Long House. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.

Location

1700 Boundary St.
Newberry, Newberry County, South Carolina
34.27457, -81.61428

Categories

LAWPOLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Higgins, Francis B., House
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0.1 mi
Newberry Historic District (Boundary Increase)
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0.2 mi
Newberry Historic District (Boundary Increase)
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0.2 mi
Caldwell Street Historic District
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0.3 mi
Old Courthouse
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0.4 mi

Nearby Battles

Siege of Fort Ninety-Six
1781Revolutionary War
12.1 mi
Battle of Hammond's Store
1780Revolutionary War
12.3 mi

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When was Coateswood listed on the National Register?

Coateswood was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 27, 1975.

What type of historic resource is Coateswood?

Coateswood is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Coateswood?

The period of significance for Coateswood is recorded as the industrial era.

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