Thomas Fuller House
Historic Property
Alternate Name:
Tabby Manse; Onthank House
Street Address:
1211 Bay St.;(Beaufort County)
Site Number:
025-1155
Control Number:
U/13/025-1155
Tax Number:
R120 004 000 0770 0000
Date Surveyed:
September 18 1997
Category:
Building
Construction Date:
circa 1786
Historic Core Shape:
T
Number of Stories:
2.5
Construction Method:
tabby
Roof Shape:
hip
Porch Width:
entrance bay only
National Register Determination:
contributes to listed district
Signficant Architectural Features:
2 story "T" shaped dwelling raised on elevated basement with exterior walls constructed in tabby. S. facade looks toward Beaufort River. Incorporates 5 bays with central entrance, the entrance approached via raised 2 story tiered porch of 3 unequal bays
Alterations:
Raised single story rear porch with hipped roof (seen at outline during reconstruction) lost before 1970. Replaced by modern kitchen wing and terrace during 1980's. All windows replaced w/modern sash in 1980's.
Historical Information:
Residence of Thomas Fuller who married Elizabeth Middleton in 1786 and may have built house at that time. Design follows model of circa 1780 Barnwell Gough House, Beaufort which was itself a vernacular adaptation of the Miles Brewton House, Charleston,
Source of Historical Information:
Historic Resources of the Low Country, 1979, where designated 38BU1050. See also WPA Guide to Early American Homes. Historic Beaufort Foundation historic sites survey file, including information provided by Mr. George Trask.
Quadrangle Name:
Beaufort