Alexander–Hill House

The Alexander–Hill House, also known as the Alexander–Cannon–Hill House, is a property listed on the National Register of Historic Places, located in High Falls County Park near Seneca, South Carolina off of South Carolina Highway 183. Built in 1831 by Pleasant Alexander, the house was originally located on a plantation near Old Pickens, the government center of the Pickens District, which was created after the Pendleton District split into two smaller districts. It was moved to its current location in 1972.[2]

Alexander–Hill House
Alexander–Hill House, 2012
Alexander–Hill House is located in South Carolina
Alexander–Hill House
Alexander–Hill House is located in the United States
Alexander–Hill House
Nearest citySeneca, South Carolina
Coordinates34.795634°N 82.928976°W / 34.795634; -82.928976
Area9.9 acres (4.0 ha)
Built1831 (1831)
NRHP reference No.72001216[1]
Added to NRHPJuly 24, 1972

The two-story clapboard house has original heart-pine floors in the entrance hall, wainscoting in the parlor and the original stairway. The two original brick chimneys were reassembled after the house was moved.[3]

The house is currently used by the High Falls County Park as its office and gift shop. Tours of the house are available on a limited basis.[4]

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. "Alexander–Cannon–Hill House, Oconee County". Retrieved December 22, 2013.
  3. "NRHP Nomination Form" (PDF) (PDF). Retrieved December 22, 2013.
  4. "Alexander–Cannon–Hill House at High Falls County Park". Archived from the original on 2013-12-24. Retrieved December 22, 2013.
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