Martin House

Historic Property

Alternate Name:

Unknown

Street Address:

309 Bramlett Church Rd., Martin Crossroads, SC (Laurens County)

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Site Number:

0178

Control Number:

U/59/0178

Date Surveyed:

October 17 2001

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:

Synthetic Siding

Foundation Materials:

Stone Piers

Roof Shape:

gable, lateral

Roof Materials:

aluminum

Porch Width:

full façade

Porch Shape:

shed

National Register Determination:

eligible;

Signficant Architectural Features:

The six over six windows are flanked with thin sidelights, the porch has two downspouts, one that reads "1854" and another "Martin." There are two gable end chimneys. The porch columns are square and fluted.

Alterations:

The top of one chimney has been rebuilt, aluminum siding has been added to the exterior.

Historical Information:

The Martin Family immigrated from Ireland in the early nineteenth century. The family originally settled in Hickory Tavern but later received a land grant for 1200 acres just northeast of Hickory Tavern.

Source of Historical Information:

Marion Mahon 17 October 2001

Quadrangle Name:

Woodruff

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