National Register of Historic Places

Rankin-Harwell House

Florence, Florence County, South Carolina
Listed
October 8, 1974
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
74001855

About this property

Rankin-Harwell House, also known as The Columns, Carolina Hall, and the James Harwell House, is a historic plantation house located near Florence, Florence County, South Carolina. It was built in 1857, and is a two-story, frame, Greek Revival style dwelling. It features 22 giant freestanding Doric order stuccoed brick columns that surround the house on three sides. It rests on a raised basement and has a low-pitched hipped roof. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.

Location

Florence, Florence County, South Carolina
34.23208, -79.14610

Categories

POLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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

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Nearby Battles

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When was Rankin-Harwell House listed on the National Register?

Rankin-Harwell House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 8, 1974.

What type of historic resource is Rankin-Harwell House?

Rankin-Harwell House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Rankin-Harwell House?

The period of significance for Rankin-Harwell House is recorded as the industrial era.

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