Pruitt-Murdock House

Historic Property

Alternate Name:

Unknown

Street Address:

123 Boyce Murdock Rd.;(Anderson County)

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Site Number:

0830

Control Number:

U/07/0830

Date Surveyed:

April 25 2002

Category:

Building

Construction Date:

circa 1890 – 1910

Historic Use:

Residential/Domestic

Current Use:

Residential/Domestic

Historic Core Shape:

L

Number of Stories:

1

Construction Method:

frame

Exterior Walls Materials:

Synthetic Siding

Foundation Materials:

Brick Piers with Fill

Roof Shape:

cross gable

Roof Materials:

composition shingle

National Register Determination:

not eligible

Signficant Architectural Features:

The main house has a projecting front gable, six over six windows, exposed rafter tails, interior chimney, and a rear ell. There are five outbuildings, including a well house and barns. A large five-bay, wood frame, 1 1/2 story barn across from the house has arched openings. Another house approx. 50 yds from the main house is a wood frame, weatherboard, L-shaped house with rear ell (deteriorating).

Alterations:

The original shed porch has been enclosed and a gable porch added to the side elevation. The rear shed porch has been enclosed.

Source of Historical Information:

resident

Quadrangle Name:

Saylors Crossroads

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