Fox House
National Register of Historic Places

Fox House

Lexington, Lexington County, South Carolina
Listed
June 30, 1970
Type
Building
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
70000893

About this property

Fox House is a historic home located at Lexington, Lexington County, South Carolina, USA. It was built circa 1832, and is a two-story frame dwelling with an 11-foot deep porch across the front façade. The house is attached by breezeways to two dependencies, which are currently interpreted as a kitchen and the quarters for enslaved workers. These dependencies were originally both slave quarters that were not attached to the main house. The house was probably constructed for Jesse Bates but was purchased in 1843 by John Fox who was the county sheriff, clerk of court and a state senator. It became a part of the Lexington County Museum in 1970. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970.

Location

232 Fox St.
Lexington, Lexington County, South Carolina
33.98736, -81.23955

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Sources

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When was Fox House listed on the National Register?

Fox House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 30, 1970.

What type of historic resource is Fox House?

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

What is the period of significance for Fox House?

The period of significance for Fox House is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1832.

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