Facade	Right Oblique	Left Oblique	Left Elevation	Rear Elevation
Right Rear Oblique	Right Elevation	Facade Entrance Gate	Main Entrance	Interior Main Entrance
Interior Foyer	Interior Central Hall	Interior Newel Post	Interior Living Room	Interior Patterned Hardwood Floor
Interior Balustrade Second Floor	Interior Second Floor Hall	Interior Bedroom Mantel	Interior Dining Room Mantel	Interior Bedroom Mantel

The McWhirter House is an excellent example of early twentieth century Neo-Classical residential architecture. Built by Mrs. Hattie Fripp McWhirter in 1909, the house is also significant for its association with the McWhirter family who contributed greatly to the economic, social and civic life of Jonesville during the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. The design of the house is attributed to Joseph Cunningham of Greenville, South Carolina, who was previously employed by J.E. Sirrine prior to becoming a principal architect in the firm of Cunningham and Cunningham. The design possesses many of the distinguishing characteristics of the Neo-Classical style. The front façade of the house is dominated by a full-height porch supported by classical columns. It is symmetrically balanced with side porches accented with classical detailing. The opulent interior has a dramatic entry foyer with hardwood floors inlaid with an intricate Greek key pattern. The foyer has ornate wainscoting and mahogany Ionic columns adjacent to beveled mirrors that provide partial separation from the foyer and the rest of the central hall. The design and craftsmanship convey an image of affluence and prominence associated with the McWhirter family at the time. Listed in the National Register April 18, 2003.

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