National Register of Historic Places

Hale-Elmore-Seibels House

Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina
Listed
May 5, 1971
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
71000804

About this property

The Hale–Elmore–Seibels House or Seibels House is a historic building located in Columbia, South Carolina. Records of the exact year of its construction were destroyed in 1865 during the burning of the city by Union soldiers serving under General William Tecumseh Sherman. The best guess for the date of construction stems from a purported "1796" carved into a beam in the basement. Much of the early history of the house is uncertain, but it is thought to be the oldest building in Columbia. Located at 1601 Richland Street, the house is the headquarters of Historic Columbia, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving Columbia and Richland County's historic and cultural heritage, and its grounds are open to the public for visitation. Its extensive restored garden serves as the backdrop for wedding receptions and other events.

Location

1601 Richland St.
Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina
34.01294, -81.03122

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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Nearby Historic Sites

Columbia Historic District II (Boundary Increase)
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South Carolina State Hospital, Mills Building
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Columbia Historic District II
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When was Hale-Elmore-Seibels House listed on the National Register?

Hale-Elmore-Seibels House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 5, 1971.

What type of historic resource is Hale-Elmore-Seibels House?

Hale-Elmore-Seibels House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Hale-Elmore-Seibels House?

The period of significance for Hale-Elmore-Seibels House is recorded as the industrial era.

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