Hagood-Mauldin House facts for kids
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Hagood-Mauldin House
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Hagood-Mauldin House, 2011
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 Location in South Carolina
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| Location | 104 N. Lewis St., Pickens, South Carolina |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1868 |
| Architectural style | Classical Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 97001185 |
| Added to NRHP | October 9, 1997 |
The Hagood-Mauldin House is a special old building in Pickens, South Carolina. It's so important that it's listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's recognized as a historic site in the United States.
The house was first built around 1856 for James Earle Hagood. It was located in a place called Old Pickens. But in 1868, the Pickens area was divided into two new counties: Oconee County and Pickens County. Because of this, the house had to move!
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Moving a Historic Home
Imagine moving an entire house! In 1868, the Hagood-Mauldin House was carefully taken apart. Each board and beam was numbered. This helped make sure everything went back together correctly. Then, the pieces were moved to the new town of Pickens. The house was rebuilt exactly as it was, but in a new spot.
The original house was built with strong log beams. These beams were held together using wooden pegs, not nails. The outside walls were made of slat boards. The roof had cedar wood shingles.
How the House Grew Over Time
The Hagood-Mauldin House changed and grew over the years. Several additions made it bigger and more modern.
First Expansion: Dining Room
Soon after the house was moved in 1868, the first addition was built. A dining room was added to the back of the house. It connected to the kitchen, which was in a separate building. A breezeway, like a covered walkway, linked the two parts.
Second Expansion: More Rooms
In 1886, the house got even bigger. The front living room, called a parlor, was made larger. The dining room also expanded. A covered porch was added to the side entrance. A bathroom was built on the north side of the house. New fireplaces were also added to warm the new rooms.
Third Expansion: Grand Style
The biggest changes happened in 1904. The front porch became much larger. It even included a covered driveway, which was very fancy! Inside, the house got beautiful Victorian-style decorations. New drywall made the walls smooth. A wooden railing was added to the porch. Tall, fluted columns, called Ionic columns, were also put in place. These columns gave the house its elegant Classical Revival look, which you can still see today.
Who Lived in the House?
The Hagood-Mauldin House was home to two important families.
The Hagood Family
James Earle Hagood was the first owner. He worked as a clerk for the United States District Court. He lived in the house until he passed away in 1904.
The Mauldin Family
After James Hagood, his daughter, Frances Hagood Mauldin, owned the house. She lived there with her husband, Judge Thomas Joab Mauldin. They were the ones who completed the big 1904 addition. Judge Mauldin also built a matching building on the property. This building was used as his law office.
The House Today: A Museum
Today, the Hagood-Mauldin House is a special place for everyone to visit. It is now home to the Irma Morris Museum of Fine Arts. The Pickens County Historical Society owns and takes care of the house. It helps people learn about the history of the area.
