Guillebeau House

The Guillebeau House features traditional double-pen log construction with hand-hewn timber walls, mortise-and-tenon joints, a single exterior chimney, two front entrances, and a full-width shed-roof porch extending along the front facade.

Built around 1764 by French Huguenot settler Andre Guillebeau shortly after his arrival at the New Bordeaux settlement, the house served as his family residence through multiple generations including his son Peter and grandson Peter Guillebeau.

The structure represents the only surviving building from the New Bordeaux Huguenot settlement and reflects the architectural traditions brought by French Protestant refugees who fled religious persecution in France during the 18th century.

Relocated to Hickory Knob State Resort Park in 1983 for preservation purposes, the house is now maintained by land preservation agencies and serves as an educational resource accessible to visitors interested in colonial history and frontier architecture.

The family cemetery remains on the original property and continues to be maintained by Guillebeau descendants who regularly participate in reunions at the site, emphasizing the structure's ongoing familial and cultural connections spanning over 250 years.

Location: McCormick County

GPS coordinates: 33.94640,-82.44330

Latest update: July 24, 2025 11:30