National Register of Historic Places

Phelps House

Aiken, Aiken County, South Carolina
Listed
June 9, 1974
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
74001819

About this property

The Phelps House (or Rose Hill Estate), is located in Aiken, South Carolina. The house was built in the early 1900s on the foundations of an antebellum house that had been destroyed during the Civil War. It is historically significant for several reasons, one of which is its very distinctive Shingle Style. This style, used often in the late 1800s and early 1900s in the resort homes of the rich, was rarely used in South Carolina. The large house has over 20 rooms, and the grounds include the stables, garage, greenhouses and kennels. As of 2012, the home is available for commercial purposes and due to this use, can be readily viewed and enjoyed. It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on June 10, 1974. The property is open to the public with amenities that include Overnight Accommodations, Event Venue Facilities, Catering and The Stables Restaurant.

Location

Aiken, Aiken County, South Carolina
33.56570, -81.72458

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Sources

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Nearby Battles

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Questions about this property

When was Phelps House listed on the National Register?

Phelps House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 9, 1974.

What type of historic resource is Phelps House?

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

What is the period of significance for Phelps House?

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

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