National Register of Historic Places

Edgefield Historic District

Edgefield, Edgefield County, South Carolina
Listed
March 22, 1972
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
72001207

About this property

Edgefield Historic District is a national historic district located at Edgefield, Edgefield County, South Carolina. The district encompasses 33 contributing buildings, 6 contributing sites, and 1 contributing object in the town of Edgefield. The buildings center on the landscaped village green, and includes forty 19th century buildings, three of which are house museums. There are a number of 19th century Greek Revival style homes, while others are noted for beautiful Federal style fanlights and unusual doorways. Other district properties include Victorian influenced homes and downtown commercial buildings. Five churches represent the Georgian, Victorian Gothic, and modified Gothic architectural styles. Notable buildings include the Edgefield County Courthouse, Trinity Episcopal Church and Rectory, St. Mary's Catholic Church (designed by John R. Niernsee), Halcyon Grove, Oakley Park, Carroll Hill, Blocker House, Yarborough House, and Padgett House. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.

Location

Edgefield, Edgefield County, South Carolina
33.79366, -81.92813

Categories

COMMERCEAGRICULTUREMILITARYPOLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Questions about this property

When was Edgefield Historic District listed on the National Register?

Edgefield Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 22, 1972.

What type of historic resource is Edgefield Historic District?

Edgefield Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Edgefield Historic District?

The period of significance for Edgefield Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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