National Register of Historic Places

Roper House Complex

Pickens, Pickens County, South Carolina
Listed
June 15, 1989
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
89000482

About this property

Roper House Complex, also known as Camp Oolenoy and Elizabeth Ellison House, is a historic home located near Pickens, Pickens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1856, and enlarged and remodeled by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) with American Craftsman influences in about 1937. Also on the property are three contributing outbuildings; a smokehouse, garage, and chicken coop. It was the home of Manning Thomas Roper, first superintendent of Table Rock State Park. He also provided the land for both CCC camps and also provided the right-of-way for the original park entrance. In 1952, the Roper House became part of the Table Rock State Park, Camp Oolenoy complex. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989.

Location

Pickens, Pickens County, South Carolina
35.02181, -82.69198

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Table Rock Civilian Conservation Corps Camp Site
Listed
0.4 mi
Table Rock State Park Historic District
Listed
1.4 mi
Civilian Conservation Corps Quarry No. 1 and Truck Trail
Listed
1.7 mi
Civilian Conservation Corps Quarry No. 2
Listed
2 mi
Oolenoy Baptist Church Cemetery
Listed
3.4 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of Etchoe Pass 1760
1760Colonial
10.8 mi
Siege of Fort Prince George
1760Colonial
10.9 mi

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When was Roper House Complex listed on the National Register?

Roper House Complex was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 15, 1989.

What type of historic resource is Roper House Complex?

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

What is the period of significance for Roper House Complex?

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

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