Anderson, William, House

Historic Property
Alternate Name:
Chicora
Street Address:
519 Broadway School Rd.;(Anderson County)

Site Number:
1195
Control Number:
U/07/1195
Date Surveyed:
May 21 2002
Category:
Building
Construction Date:
1854
Historic Use:
Residential/Domestic
Current Use:
Residential/Domestic
Historic Core Shape:
L
Number of Stories:
2
Construction Method:
frame
Exterior Walls Materials:
Weatherboard
Foundation Materials:
Stone Piers
Roof Shape:
hip
Roof Materials:
raised seam metal
Porch Width:
full façade
Porch Shape:
gable
National Register Determination:
not eligible
Signficant Architectural Features:
The house has a two-story front porch with boxed columns; the second story has a turned post balustrade. The main entry is flanked by sidelights and a transom. The house's windows are large six over six panes, smaller six over six windows on the sides. There are two tall interior chimneys. There is a side entrance with a pyramidal roof. Brackets follow the roofline.
Alterations:
The house may have been moved to this location. The porch has a new brick pier foundation, and the chimneys appear to have been rebuilt.
Historical Information:
The name and date are from a plaque at the entry. The house was built for the William Anderson family sometime after 1820. A kitchen building may have been attached to the original house at some point. The property was used as a cotton plantation and school for girls. There may be a cemetery behind the house.
Source of Historical Information:
Holly Brearley, "Chicora: A House of History," Pendleton District Commission, clippings files.
Quadrangle Name:
Belton West

Related place
Anderson County