Col . John Beggs House
Historic Property
Alternate Name:
McElmurray House
Street Address:
Jackson vicinity, At W. corner of int. of 2 unmarked roads, 1000 ft. NE of int. w/SC 125
Site Number:
S108042001300091
Site Number:
9.026
Date Surveyed:
April 16 1986
Category:
Building
Construction Date:
circa 1830
Historic Use:
Residential/Domestic
Current Use:
Residential/Domestic
Construction Method:
Frame
Foundation Materials:
Brick Piers with Fill
Roof Materials:
Composition shingle
Signficant Architectural Features:
1-1/2 story frame residence, rectangular w/shed addn to rear & small rear gable wing; 5 bays wide (W-W-E-W-W), 2 bays deep (W-W); side gable comp roof; 1 ext. brick chimney; 1 story projecting front facing gable entry portico w/square wood posts at central bay; 9/9 windows, sash appear to be replacements; central entrance has transom (orig.) & sidelights (altered); 2 gable dormers w/6/6 windows; boxed cornices w/returns; portico gable has boxed cornice w/returns and 18-light window w/fan-light; facade windows & entrance have molded surround; gable ends have louvered attic vents & 2 9/9 windows; wood weatherbd. siding; brick pier fndtn. w/brick infill; driveway 100 yds long, w/live oak alley OUTBUILDINGS: 2 frame barns
Alterations:
Some window sash, rear porch enclosed
Historical Information:
Constructed by Col. John Miller Beggs, ca. 1830
Source of Historical Information:
Current Owner
Survey:
Aiken County Survey (Western Portion), 1986
Archives Location:
Box 13, Series 108042, Survey of historic resources (county by county data on surface properties), circa 1971-2014
