National Register of Historic Places

Golightly-Dean House

Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina
Listed
September 28, 1988
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
88001845

About this property

Golightly-Dean House is a historic home located near Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina. The oldest section dates before 1784. It is the one-story, double-pen, masonry wing. About 1830, the two-story, brick portion of the house was added. Following an 1884 tornado, further modifications were made to the dwelling. Located on the property are a contributing log smokehouse and a log shed. The house and other buildings on the property fell into disarray from neglect until newlyweds Joe and Lena Webb bought and renovated the building following World War Two. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988 thanks to efforts by the then-owners, the Webb family, particularly Lena Webb.

Location

Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina
34.87459, -81.88238

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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

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Questions about this property

When was Golightly-Dean House listed on the National Register?

Golightly-Dean House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 28, 1988.

What type of historic resource is Golightly-Dean House?

Golightly-Dean House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Golightly-Dean House?

The period of significance for Golightly-Dean House is recorded as the industrial era.

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