National Register of Historic Places

McDowell House

Fountain Inn, Greenville County, South Carolina
Listed
November 17, 2010
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
10000921

About this property

The McDowell House is a National Register of Historic Places property located in Fountain Inn, South Carolina, United States. The Craftsman style bungalow was built in 1922 by J. B. Wasson for his sister, Quentine Wasson McDowell. The house features a cross-gabled front porch supported by wooden pillars on brick piers, exposed rafters, wide overhanging eaves, a pergola, and original interior details including wood flooring, window and door surrounds, fireplace surrounds and trim. The pine and oak used in its construction came from nearby property owned by J. B. Wasson. The front-gabled frame garage to the rear of the house, likely built at the same time as the house, has exterior detailing consistent with the main house including weatherboard siding and a tin roof.

Location

500 N Main St
Fountain Inn, Greenville County, South Carolina
34.69775, -82.20484

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Welborn, F.W., House
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0.1 mi
Fountain Inn High School
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0.1 mi
Fulmer, James A., House
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0.2 mi
Quillen, Robert, Office and Library
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0.3 mi
Cannon Building
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0.4 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of Lindley's Fort
1776Revolutionary War
5.5 mi

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When was McDowell House listed on the National Register?

McDowell House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 17, 2010.

What type of historic resource is McDowell House?

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

What is the period of significance for McDowell House?

The period of significance for McDowell House is recorded as the industrial era.

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