Ashley-Willis House, United States historic place

The Ashley-Willis House is a residence in Williston, South Carolina, built in the Greek Revival style. The two and a half story building features a front gable roof and is supported by four sturdy brick columns that form a wide porch across most of the facade.

The house was likely built between 1830 and 1850, shortly after a railroad line came through Williston in 1833. During the Civil War, it survived intact in 1865 when Union General Judson Kilpatrick stayed there, while surrounding areas were destroyed.

The house carries the names of two families who owned and lived in it over time. It still stands on its original location between the old railroad bed and the main street, where it overlooks the center of Williston.

The house sits on West Main Street between an old railroad bed and U.S. Highway 78, with easy access from downtown. Since it remains in private hands, visitors can best appreciate the building by viewing it from the street and observing the architectural details from outside.

The Ashley-Willis House is singled out in its National Register listing as one of the few intact gable-front Greek Revival residences in South Carolina. Its 2004 designation, on June 22, rests on that rarity: the gable end faces the street rather than the long side.