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The Edmund H. Deas House, constructed ca. 1890, is significant in that it reflects the achievements of black politician Edmund H. Deas, the original owner. The house is also significant as an excellent example of the Victorian vernacular style. Deas moved to Darlington County in the 1870s from Statesburg, South Carolina, and became active in Republican politics. He served as county chairman of the Republican Party in 1884 and 1888. He was also a South Carolina delegate to the National Republican Conventions of 1888, 1896, 1900, and 1908. The Eastlake-influenced cottage is a symmetrical, one-story frame dwelling that has shiplap siding, two-over-two windows with shelf architraves, and two stuccoed interior chimneys. Its hip and gable roof features bracketed cornices and pedimented gables. Under the front gables are projecting polygonal bays that have a single window in each face; these polygonal bays that have a single window in each face; these polygonal bays are characterized by scalloped frieze ornamentation and corner gable pendants. Located between the two polygonal bays, the recessed front porch has chamfered post supports and a plain balustrade. Listed in the National Register February 10, 1988.

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