Winnie Davis Hall

Winnie Davis Hall is a red brick university building at Limestone College with a distinctive octagonal tower featuring Gothic tracery windows, stone bands, and a crenellated crown. The structure rises through multiple levels connected internally by a double staircase at the entrance.

Built in 1904, the hall was named after Jefferson Davis's daughter, a symbolic figure of the South during Reconstruction. It originally functioned as a repository for Civil War documents and supported research on Southern history.

The building combines educational purposes with architectural elements of Late Gothic Revival style, including mullioned windows and an octagonal skylight well.

The building sits on Limestone University's campus and welcomes visitors interested in exploring its architectural heritage and interior layout. Visiting during the academic year when campus life is active helps you experience the full campus atmosphere.

The interior contains an open octagonal well stretching from the basement through the third floor, naturally lit by a central skylight above. This vertical void creates surprising openness within the otherwise solid brick walls and fundamentally shapes how the interior feels.

Location: South Carolina

GPS coordinates: 35.05639,-81.65000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:42