Winnsboro in Fairfield County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Fairfield County Courthouse

Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, December 9, 2008

1. Fairfield County Courthouse Marker

Inscription. This courthouse was built in 1822 by Wm. McCreight under the supervision of Robert Mills, South Carolina architect, then serving as Supt. of Public Works. Alterations and additions were made in 1844. It was renovated in 1939 with the addition of two rear wings and the flying stairways in front by G. Thomas Harmon, AIA, as supervising architect.

Erected 1967 by South Carolina Department of Archives and History, sponsored by Fairfield County Historical Society. (Marker Number 20-8.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the South Carolina Historical Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1822.

Location. 34° 22.815′ N, 81° 5.193′ W. Marker is in Winnsboro, South Carolina, in Fairfield County. It can be reached from the intersection of Congress Street and Washington Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is on the courthouse building next to the front entrance. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Winnsboro SC 29180, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Midlands

and in the Olde English District. It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Fairfield County / Winnsboro (here, next to this marker); Town Clock (within shouting distance of this marker); Bethel Church

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(about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); William Porcher Dubose (about 600 feet away); James Henry Carlisle (about 700 feet away); First Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cathcart-Ketchin House / Catharine Ladd (approx. 0.2 miles away); Williford House (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winnsboro.

Fairfield County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, December 9, 2008

2. Fairfield County Courthouse

Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, December 9, 2008

3. Fairfield County Courthouse

Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, December 9, 2008

4. Fairfield County Courthouse

Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 9, 2008, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,219 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 9, 2008, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.