Georgetown in Georgetown County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Kaminski House
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One of more than 60 antebellum homes in Georgetown, the Kaminski House stands out as the most representative of the Georgian style of the era. Built by Paul Trapier, a leading merchant of South Carolina and sometimes known as "The King of Georgetown," the Kaminski House is typical of the Lowcountry "single house" style of the mid-18th century. Harold and Julia Pyatt Kaminski purchased the property in 1931 and later made an umber of additions and changes to the house. They also embellished the interior of their home with a notable collection of exceptional antiques. At her death in 1972, Mrs. Kaminski left the house and its furnishings to the City of Georgetown to be operated as a house museum in honor of her husband and his mother.
Fun Fact: The Kaminski House Museum occupies one of the highest points in Georgetown, commanding a magnificent view of the Sampit River!
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1931.
Location. 33° 21.999′ N, 79° 17.017′ W. Marker is in Georgetown, South Carolina,
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Regionally, this marker is in South Carolina’s Pee Dee and on Waccamaw Neck. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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: 801 & 803 Front Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Dedicated to the Memory of Major C. Spencer Guerry (within shouting distance of this marker); Francis Marion (within shouting distance of this marker); British Headquarters (within shouting distance of this marker); 732 - 734 Front Street
Credits. This page was last revised on July 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 14 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 28, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
