John H. Goodwin House
John H. Goodwin House
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The John Goodwin House in 2012
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Location | 3782 Highway 11 |
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Nearest city | Travelers Rest, South Carolina |
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Area | 0.8 acres (0.32 ha) |
Built | 1840 |
NRHP Reference # | 83002197[1] |
Added to NRHP | September 8, 1983 |
The John H. Goodwin House, also known as the Blythe-Goodwin-Hagood House is a historic structure located on South Carolina Highway 11 in Greenville County near Travelers Rest, South Carolina. The two-story farmhouse and the one-story store building located in front of the house are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[2]
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House
The house was built in stages, with the earliest log building portion constructed ca1790 by Robert Cooke. A two-story addition was completed ca1840 which included an entrance hallway. A detached kitchen with a stone chimney was built behind the house at the same time. Additional later alterations created a new room on the northeast side the house by enclosing a porch and connection the kitchen to the main house.[3]
From ca1840 to 1899, the house served as a midway stage stop for travelers on the road between Greenville and Asheville, North Carolina.[4]
Store
The one-story, frame store building in the Greek Revival style was constructed ca1870 by John H. Goodwin. It was built on an open pier foundation with weatherboard siding and a gabled roof. It was used as a post office and trading post. [2]
Preservation
In 2005, the Greenville Chapter of the non-profit Cherokee Foothills National Scenic Byway Association purchased 11 acres which included the house and store.[5] A conservation easement was created to protect the property from new development and a restoration of the store was undertaken. In 2011, the Highway 11 Welcome Center was opened up in the restored store.[6] The association has completed repairs on the roof and foundation of the house and plans to complete further restoration in the future.[7]
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