Lancaster in Lancaster County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Leroy Springs House
Photographed by Ronald Patton, April 25, 2023
1. Leroy Springs House Marker
The original part of this house was built by Robert W. Gill soon after he purchased the lot in 1828. About thirty years later, it was enlarged by Samuel B. Massey. Local textile manufacturer and banker Col. Leroy Springs remodeled the house 1906-1907. Springs' son Elliott, noted author and World War I flying ace, was born here, 1896. The house became city hall after a 1957 lease-purchase agreement with the city of Lancaster.
Erected 1988 by Lancaster County Historical Commission. (Marker Number 29-17.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1828.
Location. 34° 43.104′ N, 80° 46.266′ W. Marker is in Lancaster, South Carolina, in Lancaster County. It is at the intersection of West Gay Street and South Catawba Street, on the right when traveling east on West Gay Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 West Gay Street, Lancaster SC 29720, 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 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Jail / Robert Mills (within shouting distance of this marker); The Springs Block (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lancaster County Law Enforcement Officers Memorial (about 500 feet away); Lancaster
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Also see . . . Leroy Springs House. The Leroy Springs House is an impressive two-story, frame residence in downtown Lancaster that was converted to municipal use as a city hall in 1957. An original section of the building was constructed around 1820-30. The house was greatly enlarged in the mid-1850s and it took its present appearance in a ca. 1906-07 remodeling. (Submitted on October 30, 2009, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina.)
Photographed by Ronald Patton, April 25, 2023
2. Leroy Springs House Marker
Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, October 28, 2009
3. Leroy Springs House
Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, October 28, 2009
4. Leroy Springs House
Photographed by Brian Scott, March 21, 2016
5. Leroy Springs House
Photographed by Brian Scott, March 21, 2016
6. Leroy Springs House Marker
This photograph shows the marker in its original colors before it was refurbished and repainted.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2009, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,586 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 4, 2023, by Ronald Patton of Lancaster, South Carolina. 3, 4. submitted on October 30, 2009, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. 5, 6. submitted on June 5, 2016, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
