Abbeville Historic District
National Register Listing
Street Address:
Roughly bounded by Seaboard Coastline RR, SR 72, Rickey, Haight, Hemphill and Haigler Sts., Abbeville, SC (Abbeville County)
NRHP Nomination Form
Boundary Increase Nomination Form
NRHP Map
Record Number:
S10817701004
Description and Narrative:
The Abbeville Historic District is comprised of a large portion of the city of Abbeville, the county seat of Abbeville County, South Carolina. Of the 528 properties in the district, 319 contribute to its historical character. The focal point of the district is the Court Square, on which are located the County Courthouse, Municipal Building, and a well-preserved collection of late nineteenth century brick commercial buildings. The district also includes the older residential section sections of the city, several churches, two school buildings, and three buildings associated with the city’s railroad history. The city of Abbeville was formed in the late eighteenth century; however, most of the properties included in the district reflect the city’s history throughout the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. As a result, the buildings display a wide variety of architectural styles including Second Empire, Gothic Revival, Beaux-Arts, Queen Anne and Bungalow. In addition, the district reflects the city’s role as a commercial center for the surrounding county. The city is also noted for its role in the political and governmental development of the area. Several residences are important for their association with persons or events of historical significance are located within the boundaries of the district. Listed in the National Register September 14, 1972; Boundary increase May 7, 1984.
Period of Significance:
circa 1786 – 1930
Level of Significance:
State
Area of Significance:
Architecture;Commerce;Education;Military;Community Planning and Development;Politics/Government;Performing Arts
National Register Determination:
listed
Date of Certification:
September 14 1972
Date of Boundary Increase:
May 7 1984
