Kelley, Jacob, House

National Register Listing

Street Address:

W of Hartsville on SC S-16-12 (Darlington County)

Alternate Name:

Jacob Kelley House

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NRHP Nomination Form

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Record Number:

S10817716002

Description and Narrative:

The Jacob Kelley House is significant as a fine example of architectural evolvement, from a one-story log house typical of early South Carolina upcountry settlement into the simple, functional plantation house that later became typical of the Pee Dee farm area and of much upcountry home building in the 19th century. The original log portion of the house predates 1830. The home was enlarged, weatherboarded, and a second story added circa 1830-1840. Several years later its size was almost doubled when a two-story annex was added on its west side. The walls and ceilings are of wide, hand-planed boards. An original mantel is of hand-carved heart pine. Home of Jacob Kelley (1780-1874), prominent early settler and founder of the small agricultural community, Kelley Town. Its military significance stems from its use as headquarters for the Union troops of Gen. John E. Smith, Commander of the 3rd Division, 15th Army Corps, in March 1865. From this location the Federal troops commandeered the nearby Kelley Mills, ransacking and laying waste to the surrounding area. Listed in the National Register May 6, 1971.

Period of Significance:

before 1830;19th century

Level of Significance:

Local

Area of Significance:

Architecture;Military

National Register Determination:

listed

Date of Certification:

1971-05-06

Date of Boundary Increase:

No Boundary Increase

Location:

Darlington County;Hartsville

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