Near Lancaster in Lancaster County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Kilburnie

Photographed By Ronald Patton, April 29, 2023

1. Kilburnie Marker (refurbished & relocated)

Inscription.
This late Federal-style house blending elements of the Greek-revival style with Victorian-era modifications was built by local dentist Joseph Lee between 1826 and 1834. Thought to be the oldest residence in the town of Lancaster, Kilburnie was owned by the Crawford family for a number of years and was entered in the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.

Erected 1984 by Lancaster County Historical Commission. (Marker Number 29-16.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1826.

Location. 34° 45.413′ N, 80° 45.999′ W. Marker is near Lancaster, South Carolina, in Lancaster County. Marker is at the intersection of Craig Farm Road and Montgomery Road, on the right when traveling north on Craig Farm Road. Originally located at the driveway entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1824 Craig Farm Rd, Lancaster SC 29720, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Craig House (within shouting distance of this marker); Barr's Tavern Site (approx. 1.2 miles away); Clinton Memorial Cemetery / Isom C. Clinton (approx. 2.2 miles away); Lancaster Normal and Industrial Institute (approx. 2.3 miles away); The Courthouse Lancaster County / John Simpson

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(approx. 2½ miles away); Lancaster County Confederate Monument (approx. 2½ miles away); Thomas H Davis (approx. 2.6 miles away); Lancaster County Law Enforcement Officers Memorial (approx. 2.6 miles away); Franklin Academy / Oldest Continuous Public School Site in Lancaster County (approx. 2.7 miles away); The Springs Block (approx. 2.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lancaster.

Regarding Kilburnie. House and marker were originally in Lancaster city limits until the house was bought some years ago and moved to its present location. The marker was moved to the current site later. Kilburnie is currently an inn.

Also see . . .
1. Kilburnie Inn website. Contains history of Kilburnie. (Submitted on October 29, 2009, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina.)

2. South Carolina Department of Archives and History. Contains history and photos of Kilburnie before restoration. (Submitted on October 29, 2009, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina.)

Photographed By Ronald Patton, April 29, 2023

2. Kilburnie Marker (refurbished & relocated)

Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, October 28, 2009

3. Kilburnie

Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, October 28, 2009

4. Kilburnie

Kilburnie and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Scott, March 21, 2016

5. Kilburnie and Marker

This photograph shows the marker at its old location and in its original colors. It has since been refurbished and repainted in the official color of the South Carolina Historical Markers system.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2009, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 976 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 4, 2023, by Ronald Patton of Lancaster, South Carolina. 3, 4. submitted on October 29, 2009, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. 5. submitted on May 31, 2016, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.