Elliott House
About this property
Elliott House, also known as Chester County Log Cabin, is a historic home located near Richburg, Chester County, South Carolina. It was built about 1770, and is a two-story, late 18th to early 19th century log dwelling. The house features a tall shed-roofed porch across the front, a steeply pitched gable roof, an end chimney, stone piers, and dovetailed log joints.
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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 71000764. It was listed on May 5, 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 Elliott House listed on the National Register?
Elliott House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 5, 1971.
What type of historic resource is Elliott House?
Elliott House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Elliott House?
The period of significance for Elliott House is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1770.
Can I research the history near Elliott House?
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