Kingstree Historic District

The Kingstree Historic District contains forty-eight properties spread along Main Street, Academy Street, and Hampton Street with commercial buildings and public structures from the eighteen hundreds and early nineteen hundreds. The area covers downtown Kingstree and houses a public library, railroad station, and many shops that remain in use today.

Most of the buildings were built between 1900 and 1920 when the town became a retail and tobacco market center for Williamsburg County. This growth period shaped the district's character and its economic role in the region.

The courthouse designed by Robert Mills shows Roman neoclassical style with Doric columns standing prominently in the district. The buildings around it reflect how local merchants and civic leaders shaped their commercial spaces to reflect order and permanence during the town's development.

Main Street, Academy Street, and Hampton Street are the main streets to explore, where most buildings are within walking distance. It is best to stroll on foot and take time to notice the architectural details, especially on the older commercial facades and public structures.

The buildings feature cast-iron columns, decorative brickwork, and pressed tin ceiling panels that show the craftsmanship from their construction era. These details reflect manufacturing techniques that were common in South Carolina during the early twentieth century.

Location: South Carolina

GPS coordinates: 33.66361,-79.83083

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:02