Tabby Manse, National Register of Historic Places house in Beaufort, United States.
The exterior walls of Tabby Manse measure two feet in thickness and feature a construction method using oyster shells mixed with limestone and stucco finishes.
Thomas Fuller constructed this residence around 1788 as a wedding gift for Elizabeth Middleton, whose cousin Arthur Middleton signed the Declaration of Independence.
The mansion reflects the architectural influences of Andrea Palladio and English country houses through its symmetrical floor plan and detailed mantels.
The house maintains its original structural elements from 1786, with additions including a modern kitchen installed during the 1969 restoration project.
Tabby Manse stands as one of the few remaining early American houses with exterior walls made entirely of tabby, a material created from whole oyster shells.
Location: Beaufort
GPS coordinates: 32.43264,-80.67642
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:31
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