McCorkle-Fewell-Long House

National Register Listing
Street Address:
639 College Ave., Rock Hill, SC (York County)

NRHP Nomination

Record Number:
S10817746011
Description and Narrative:
The McCorkle-Fewell-Long House, believed to have been built by Stephen McCorkle prior to 1821, is considered to be one of the oldest remaining residences within the city limits of Rock Hill. The house is significant for its vernacular architecture and for its association with many locally prominent individuals. One previous owner, Alexander Long, played a significant role in the educational advancement of mill workers and their families in the area and is associated with the development of the textile industry in Rock Hill. The McCorkle-Fewell-Long House is a significant example of a local interpretation of the Piedmont farmhouse type that features vernacular influences of the Victorian era. The house was originally a two-story house with a symmetrical rectangular plan; numerous irregular additions have been made to three elevations. Construction is heavy timber frame sheathed with weatherboard and flushboard siding under the front porch. The house was extensively rebuilt ca. 1880, incorporating Victorian elements. Located to the rear of the house is the former carriage house which was constructed ca. 1900. Listed in the National Register August 21, 1980.
Period of Significance:
circa 1880;circa 1820
Level of Significance:
Local
Area of Significance:
Architecture;Education;Industry;Social History;Other
National Register Determination:
listed
Date of Certification:
August 21 1980

Related places
Rock Hill
York County