About this property
Magness-Humphries House is a historic home and farm located near Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1904, and is a two-story, frame Queen Anne / Classical Revival style farmhouse on brick and rock piers. It features a steep hipped roof and decorative chimneys. The property includes a barn, smoke house/potato house, and gear room. They date to 1871.
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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 01001159. It was listed on October 19, 2001.
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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 Magness-Humphries House listed on the National Register?
Magness-Humphries House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 19, 2001.
What type of historic resource is Magness-Humphries House?
Magness-Humphries House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Magness-Humphries House?
The period of significance for Magness-Humphries House is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1871.
Can I research the history near Magness-Humphries House?
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