McCollum-Murray House facts for kids
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McCollum-Murray House
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 Location in South Carolina
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| Location | C.E. Murray Blvd., Greeleyville, South Carolina |
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| Area | 9.5 acres (3.8 ha) |
| Built | c. 1906 |
| Built by | George Whack |
| Architectural style | Late Victorian, Classical Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 06000579 |
| Added to NRHP | July 11, 2006 |
The McCollum-Murray House, also called the C.E. Murray House, is a historic home in Greeleyville, South Carolina. It was built around 1906. This house is a great example of how building styles changed over time. It mixes the fancy details of Victorian homes with the grand, classic look of Classical Revival buildings. This special house was once the home of an important African-American educator, Dr. Charles Edward Murray.
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The McCollum-Murray House: A Historic Home
The McCollum-Murray House was first built with two stories and shaped like the letter "T." It has a lovely porch that wraps around the front and sides of the house. Later, a smaller, one-story section with a pointed roof was added to the back. In the 1950s, another small addition with a sloped roof, like a shed, was built.
What Makes This House Special?
This house is important because it shows a mix of two popular building styles from the early 1900s. The Victorian style often has lots of decorative details, while the Classical Revival style uses ideas from ancient Greek and Roman buildings, like tall columns and balanced shapes. The McCollum-Murray House combines these two looks in a unique way.
Dr. Charles Edward Murray: An Important Educator
One of the main reasons the McCollum-Murray House is famous is because it was the home of Dr. Charles Edward Murray. He was a very important African-American educator. People like Dr. Murray played a huge role in helping communities grow and learn. His work helped many students get a good education.
A National Treasure
Because of its unique architecture and its connection to Dr. Charles Edward Murray, the McCollum-Murray House was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2006. This is a special list of buildings, sites, and objects that are important in American history and should be protected.
