South Carolina Department of Archives and History
National Register Properties in South Carolina

Abbeville Historic District, Abbeville County
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J. Townes-
Robertson House
419 N. Main St.
417 N. Main St. Charles D. Brown House
415 N. Main St.
W. A. Lee House
411 N. Main St.
Wardlaw-Klugh House
115 Klugh Circle
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McGowan-Barksdale
House
211 N. Main St.
T. V. Howie House
112 W. Pinckney St.
Trinity Episcopal Church
101 N. Church St.
Trinity Episcopal
Church Cemetery
101 N. Church St.
Quay-Wardlaw House
104 S. Church St.
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Shillto House
204 S. Main St.
202 S. Main St. John A. Harris House
200 S. Main St.
100 W. Pickens St. DuPre-Latimer-Sondley
House
403 Sondley Circle
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Saouthern Railroad
Freight Depot
110 Chesnut St.

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The Abbeville Historic District is comprised of a large portion of the city of Abbeville, the county seat of Abbeville County, South Carolina. Of the 528 properties in the district, 319 contribute to its historical character. The focal point of the district is the Court Square, on which are located the County Courthouse, Municipal Building, and a well-preserved collection of late nineteenth century brick commercial buildings. The district also includes the older residential section sections of the city, several churches, two school buildings, and three buildings associated with the city’s railroad history. The city of Abbeville was formed in the late eighteenth century; however, most of the properties included in the district reflect the city’s history throughout the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. As a result, the buildings display a wide variety of architectural styles including Second Empire, Gothic Revival, Beaux-Arts, Queen Anne and Bungalow. In addition, the district reflects the city’s role as a commercial center for the surrounding county. The city is also noted for its role in the political and governmental development of the area. Several residences are important for their association with persons or events of historical significance are located within the boundaries of the district. Listed in the National Register September 14, 1972; Boundary increase May 7, 1984.

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