National Register of Historic Places

Winnsboro Historic District

Winnsboro, Fairfield County, South Carolina
Listed
October 13, 1971
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
71000780

About this property

Winnsboro Historic District is a national historic district located at Winnsboro, Fairfield County, South Carolina. The district encompasses 33 contributing buildings and one contributing site in the county seat of Winnsboro. The district features a wide range of architectural styles, from early simple frame houses that reflect utilitarian aspects of the Scotch-Irish, the first principal settlers, to pronounced styles such as Federal and Greek Revival. Many residences are typical upcountry frame houses, built in an L-shape with long piazzas running across the front. Notable buildings include the Town Clock, Fairfield County Courthouse, Thespian Hall, Fairfield Country Club, Mt. Zion Elementary, the separately listed Ketchin Building, Beatty House, Wolfe House, Kirkpatrick House, Neil House, and Williford House / Town Hall. The Fairfield Country Club was built in 1822 under the supervision of Robert Mills. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.

Location

Winnsboro, Fairfield County, South Carolina
34.37993, -81.08812

Categories

COMMERCEAGRICULTUREMILITARYEDUCATIONPOLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURESOCIAL HISTORY
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Questions about this property

When was Winnsboro Historic District listed on the National Register?

Winnsboro Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 13, 1971.

What type of historic resource is Winnsboro Historic District?

Winnsboro Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Winnsboro Historic District?

The period of significance for Winnsboro Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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