Mitchell, McKendree, House

National Register Listing

Street Address:

310 Saluda Ave., Batesburg, SC (Lexington County)

Alternate Name:

Dodd House

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NRHP Nomination

Record Number:

S10817732019

Description and Narrative:

Constructed in 1873 by prominent Batesburg farmer McKendree Mitchell, this one and one-half story Greek Revival cottage is of weatherboard, under a gabled roof, with a projecting central porch. Four evenly spaced wood pillars with panels support the gabled portico, which features returns and a central tripartite window. A turned balustrade connects the porch pillars with matching pilasters. Four six-over-six windows flank the central double door, which is enframed by square paned sidelights and transom. Corbeled chimneys straddle the composition roof ridge. The house foundation is closed brick. A cast iron front stair entrance rail and modern right rear addition constructed in 1960 are the only alterations to the original residence. This house is a well preserved late rendition of the vernacular Greek Revival cottage popular in the area during the antebellum period. Listed in the National Register July 6, 1982.

Period of Significance:

1873

Level of Significance:

Local

Area of Significance:

Architecture

National Register Determination:

listed

Date of Certification:

July 6 1982

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