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 house is one of the few examples of Greek Revival style outside Charleston in South Carolina, showing how local builders adapted classical Greek ideas in their own straightforward way. This regional interpretation of a fashionable architectural style makes it stand out.
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