Hendrix, Henry Franklin, House

National Register Listing

Street Address:

Hendrix Heights Plantation, Leesville, SC (Lexington County)

Alternate Name:

Frank Hendrix House

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NRHP Nomination

NRHP Removal Documentation

Record Number:

S10817732024

Description and Narrative:

The Henry Franklin Hendrix House is significant as the finest Neo-Classical mansion in the Leesville community. The house is a two-story weatherboard residence under a pressed shingle metal roof, set on a brick foundation. This house was first built in 1888 by John Andrew Jeter Mitchell and his wife Sarah. The house passed to the Mitchells’ daughter Nannie and her husband, Henry Franklin Hendrix. In 1907 it was remodeled by the Hendrixes as it is today. A central projecting portico, supported by four colossal Ionic columns embellishes the façade, which is surmounted by a flat roof with a turned balustrade above a molded entablature. Small Ionic columns support the first story porch, which extends beyond the façade and repeats the portico balustrade. The same balustrade occurs across the width of the second story uncovered porch. H.F. Hendrix was a locally prominent farmer and merchant, who founded and served as president of the Bank of Leesville. He also served as mayor of Leesville. The house was demolished in 2016. Listed in the National Register July 6, 1982. Removed from the National Register August 1, 2025.

Period of Significance:

1907;1888

Level of Significance:

Local

Area of Significance:

Politics/Government

National Register Determination:

removed from National Register

Date of Certification:

July 6 1982

Date of Removal from the Register:

August 1 2025

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