Brattonsville Historic District facts for kids
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Brattonsville Historic District
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 Location in South Carolina
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| Nearest city | McConnells, South Carolina |
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| Area | 6,760 acres (2,740 ha) |
| Architect | Col. William Bratton |
| Architectural style | Georgian |
| NRHP reference No. | 71000812, 97001205 |
| Added to NRHP | August 19, 1971 |
The Brattonsville Historic District is a special place in York County, South Carolina. It is like a preserved neighborhood that shows how people lived long ago. This district includes three important homes built by the Bratton family between 1776 and 1855. The Brattons were a well-known family in the area.
The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. This means it is a nationally recognized historic site.
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Historic Homes of Brattonsville
The Brattonsville Historic District features several unique homes. Each house tells a story about the past. They show different styles of building from the 1700s and 1800s.
The Revolutionary House
The oldest house in the district is called the Revolutionary House. Colonel William Bratton built it in 1776. He was a soldier who fought in the American Revolutionary War.
This house started as a simple one-room log cabin with a small porch. Over time, more rooms were added. Wooden boards, called clapboard siding, were placed over the original logs.
The Homestead
The Homestead was the second house built in Brattonsville, around 1830. It was the home of Dr. John S. Bratton. This large house was once the center of a huge farm, covering about 8,500 acres.
This mansion has 12 rooms and is two and a half stories tall. It is a great example of Greek Revival architecture. This style was popular before the American Civil War. Inside, you can see fancy fireplaces and a beautifully carved staircase.
The Brick House
The Brick House was built in 1855. It has a two-story front made of brick with chimneys on each end. A two-level porch with columns made of stucco (a type of plaster) adds to its grand look.
This house also has a two-story wooden section at the back. It was originally used as a private boarding school for girls.
Historic Brattonsville Museum
A part of the Brattonsville Historic District is now an open-air museum called Historic Brattonsville. It covers about 775 acres. The York County Culture and Heritage Commission helps manage this museum.
At the museum, you can visit several historic buildings. These include The Homestead and the McConnell House. The McConnell House was moved to this site in 1983 to be preserved.
Famous People from Brattonsville
- J. Rufus Bratton was a doctor from Brattonsville. He was the inspiration for a character in a famous book and movie. The movie was called The Birth of a Nation.
More Information
- Homestead House - Historic Brattonsville
