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F. W. Welborn House
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F. W. Welborn House, 2012
F. W. Welborn House is located in South Carolina
F. W. Welborn House
Location in South Carolina
F. W. Welborn House is located in the United States
F. W. Welborn House
Location in the United States
Location 405 N. Weston Street, Fountain Inn, South Carolina
Area 1 acre (0.40 ha)
Built 1914 (1914)
Architectural style Bungalow/Craftsman
NRHP reference No. 10000920
Added to NRHP November 23, 2010

The F. W. Welborn House is a historic home located in Fountain Inn, South Carolina. This special house was built in 1914 for Frank W. Welborn. It is a great example of the Craftsman style of architecture.

This house was one of the first homes built in Fountain Inn. It shows off the unique features of the Craftsman style.

What is the F. W. Welborn House?

The F. W. Welborn House is a one-story home. It is built in the popular Craftsman style. This style was common in the early 1900s. It focuses on natural materials and handmade details.

The house has a strong foundation made of brick. Its outer walls are covered with "weatherboard" siding. This type of siding helps protect the house from the weather. There is also a brick chimney inside the house.

Inside the Welborn House

When you step inside the F. W. Welborn House, you can see many original details. The floors are made of beautiful pine and oak wood. The house also has its original trim and molding. These are decorative pieces around doors, windows, and walls. All these details help keep the house looking just as it did when it was first built.

Why is it a Historic Place?

The F. W. Welborn House is important because it represents the Craftsman style so well. It was also one of the first homes in Fountain Inn. Because of its history and unique style, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 23, 2010. This means it is recognized as a special place worth preserving.

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