Wassons' Gin

Historic Property

Alternate Name:

Unknown

Street Address:

SE corner of the intersection of Wassons Gin Rd. and Hwy 101, Hickory Tavern, SC (Laurens County)

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Site Number:

0221

Control Number:

U/59/0221

Date Surveyed:

October 19 2001

Construction Date:

circa 1910 – 1930

Historic Use:

Commerce/Trade

Current Use:

Commerce/Trade

Historic Core Shape:

Rectangular

Number of Stories:

2

Construction Method:

frame

Exterior Walls Materials:

Other

Foundation Materials:

Not Visible

Roof Shape:

gable, lateral

Roof Materials:

aluminum

National Register Determination:

not eligible;

Signficant Architectural Features:

hopper protruding from front, two dormers, some exposed rafter tails

Alterations:

addition on to the northeast corner/enclosure of front porch with new metal siding

Historical Information:

This gin was built to replace and earlier gin on opposite side of US 76. Stopped operation in 1960s.

Quadrangle Name:

Hickory Tavern

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