Pickens in Pickens County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Hagood-Mauldin House
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This house, built ca. 1856, originally sat 14 mi. W in the town of Pickens Court House, then the seat of Pickens District. It was the home of James Earle Hagood (1826-1904), Pickens District clerk of court, state representative during Reconstruction, and U.S. District clerk of court. In 1868, when the district was divided to create Pickens and Oconee Counties, he helped select the site for the "new" town of Pickens.
Erected 2011 by the Pickens County Historical Society. (Marker Number 39-15.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.
Location. 34° 53.101′ N, 82° 42.341′ W. Marker is in Pickens, South Carolina, in Pickens County. Marker is on N. Lewis St.,, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 104 N Lewis St,, Pickens SC 29671, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named The Hagood-Mauldin House (a few steps from this marker); Pickens (within shouting distance of this marker); Andrew Pickens (within shouting distance of this marker); Carpenter's Wheel (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Crazy Quilt (within shouting distance of this marker); William M. Hagood (within shouting distance of this marker); Garren's Café (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Resting Place (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pickens.
Additional commentary.
1. National Register of Historic Places:
Hagood--Mauldin House (added 1997 - - #97001185)
• Also known as Irma Morris Museum of Fine Arts;Homestead Hall
104 N. Lewis St. , Pickens
• Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering, Person
• Architectural Style: Classical Revival
• Historic Person: Hagood, James Earle
• Significant Year: 1868, 1904, 1856
• Area of Significance: Architecture, Politics/Government
• Period of Significance: 1900-1924, 1875-1899, 1850-1874
• Owner: Private
• Historic Function: Domestic
• Historic Sub-function: Secondary Structure, Single Dwelling
• Current Function: Recreation And Culture
— Submitted July 25, 2011.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2011, by David Bullard of Seneca, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 546 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 26, 2011, by David Bullard of Seneca, South Carolina. 4. submitted on January 1, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.