Watts, house

Historic Property

Alternate Name:

Julian, David and Pam, house

Street Address:

1111 Gaines Church Rd

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Site Number:

1210

Control Number:

U/55/1210

Tax Number:

195-00-32

Date Surveyed:

November 9 2001

Category:

Building

Construction Date:

1885 – 1887

Alteration Date:

1950

Historic Use:

Residential/Domestic

Current Use:

Residential/Domestic

Historic Core Shape:

Rectangular

Number of Stories:

1

Construction Method:

frame

Exterior Walls Materials:

Weatherboard

Foundation Materials:

Brick Piers

Roof Shape:

cross gable

Roof Materials:

raised seam metal

Porch Width:

facade and right elevation

Porch Shape:

engaged

Signficant Architectural Features:

Transom and sidelights on front door. Vernacular building with brick interior and exterior chimneys.

Historical Information:

The Watts family built the house in the late 1800s. Catherine Watts Baily lived there. Colonel Allen Watts was the builder's son. Originally property included a barn and separate gathering hall. Later a general store/post office was built. Mr. Watts was postmaster of "Cantey"and store manager. Only Watts home is extant on a 62 acre tract that once had a pecan grove. House has eight rooms with attached wellhouse; electrified and plumbed circa 1950.

Source of Historical Information:

"Kershaw County Legacy: A Commemorative History" and the owner.

Quadrangle Name:

Rabon Crossroads

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