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Historic Property

Alternate Name:

Flat Rock Rd Post Office

Street Address:

3610 Flat Rock Rd

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Site Number:

1194

Control Number:

U/55/1194

Tax Number:

080-00-3

Date Surveyed:

November 8 2001

Category:

Building

Construction Date:

1900 – 1920

Historic Use:

Government

Current Use:

Vacant/Not In Use

Historic Core Shape:

Rectangular

Number of Stories:

1

Construction Method:

frame

Exterior Walls Materials:

Weatherboard

Foundation Materials:

Stone Piers

Roof Shape:

gable, end to front

Roof Materials:

raised seam metal

Porch Width:

full facade

Porch Shape:

engaged

Signficant Architectural Features:

Small, 1-room former post office. Paneled front door. Two wood 6/6 windows on front. None on other sides.

Historical Information:

The Flat Rock community received a post office in 1826, which operated into the 20th century. Area on high plateau was settled in Pre-revolutionary War times. Known for its granite quarries.

Source of Historical Information:

"A guide to Selected Historical Sites in Kershaw County"

Quadrangle Name:

White Oak Creek

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