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 historical area in York County, South Carolina. It is also a small community. This district is famous for three old homes. These homes were built by the Bratton family between 1776 and 1855. The Brattons were a very important family in York County. Because of its history, the district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. This is a list of places important to American history.
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Historic Homes at Brattonsville
The Brattonsville Historic District has several important buildings. These buildings show how people lived long ago.
The Revolutionary House
The Revolutionary House was built in 1776. It was built by Colonel William Bratton. He was a soldier who fought in the American Revolutionary War. This house started as a small log cabin with just one room. It also had a little porch. Over time, more rooms were added to the house. Wooden boards were put over the original logs.
The Homestead
The Homestead is the second main house in Brattonsville. It was built around 1830. This house was the home of Dr. John S. Bratton. It was the center of a very large farm, called a plantation, that was about 8,500 acres. The Homestead is a big house with 12 rooms and two floors. It is a great example of Greek Revival architecture. This style was popular in the 1800s. Inside, the house has fancy fireplaces and beautiful carved wood.
The Brick House
The Brick House was built later, in 1855. It has a front made of brick with two stories. There are chimneys on each end of the house. It also has a two-story porch with columns. At the back, there is a wooden part with two stories. This house was first used as a private school for girls.
The Brattonsville Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 19, 1971. In 1997, the district became much larger. It grew to include 6,760 acres. This area now has 24 buildings, 12 structures, and 1 object that are all part of its history.
Historic Brattonsville Museum
Historic Brattonsville is a special part of the Brattonsville Historic District. It covers 775 acres. The York County Culture and Heritage Commission owns this land. Dr. Rufus Bratton also owns some of it. This area works as an open-air museum. An open-air museum lets you see old buildings and how people lived in the past. Some buildings at the museum include Hightower Hall, The Homestead, and the McConnell House. The McConnell House was moved to this site in 1983.
Important People from Brattonsville
- J. Rufus Bratton: He was a doctor. He also inspired a character in a famous story.
