Dillon in Dillon County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

James W. Dillon House Museum

Photographed by J. J. Prats, February 26, 2009

1. James W. Dillon House Museum Marker

Inscription. This house was built in 1890 as the home of James W. Dillon, the father of Dillon County, and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Purchased by the Dillon County Historical Society in 1967, it was moved to this site and restored as a museum to preserve a record of those who contributed to the development of Dillon County.

Erected 1971 by Dillon County Historical Society. (Marker Number 17-2.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.

Location. 34° 25.6′ N, 79° 22.9′ W. Marker is in Dillon, South Carolina, in Dillon County. It is on West Main Street (County Route 17-39) north of South Carolina Highway 34, on the right. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1108 W Main St, Dillon SC 29536, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South Carolina’s Pee Dee.

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: A different marker also named James W. Dillon House Museum (a few steps from this marker); Dillon County Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Dillon County Supreme Sacrifice Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Dillon Graded School and Dillon Public School (approx. 0.6 miles away); James W. Dillon (approx. 0.7 miles away);

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Dillon County / Dillon County Courthouse (approx. 0.7 miles away); Duncan McLaurin (approx. 0.8 miles away); Town of Dillon / Florence Railroad Company (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dillon.

Regarding James W. Dillon House Museum. The house was originally located at 1st Avenue and Washington Street. It consists of a parlor, office, sitting room and dining room on the first floor. The kitchen is attached to the rear of the house. The second floor has five bedrooms. Many items used to furnish the house are original items used by the Dillon family.

James W. Dillon House, Museum, and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, February 26, 2009

2. James W. Dillon House, Museum, and Marker

James W. Dillon House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, February 26, 2009

3. James W. Dillon House

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2009, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,127 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 22, 2009, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.