Robert Mills House

The Robert Mills House is a two-story brick building with four Ionic columns in Columbia, South Carolina. The structure displays round-arch windows on its main facade and is topped by a gabled roof.

The building was designed in 1823 by architect Robert Mills and served for many years as part of Columbia Theological Seminary operations. After its use by the seminary ended, the residence opened to the public as a house museum in 1967.

The name Robert Mills House honors the architect who designed it as his own residence. Today, visitors can see how wealthy Americans lived in the early 1800s through the arranged rooms and the way spaces flow together, reflecting both American and European tastes of that era.

The site occupies an entire city block at Blanding Street and offers regular guided tours for visitors. It is recommended to check opening hours beforehand to ensure you can enter during your visit.

The entrance hall contains a hidden stairway behind a door that mirrors a false doorway on the opposite wall. This subtle design element creates a carefully planned symmetry that reveals itself only upon close inspection.

Location: South Carolina

Architects: Robert Mills

GPS coordinates: 34.00940,-81.02920

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:05