Dunklin House

Washington Willliams built this house around 1818 as a wedding gift to his daughter, Nancy, upon her marriage to James Watts Jr. The Todd family owned the home from 1845-1938. James Dunklin, an antiques collector and historic preservationist, acquired the house in 1950. Dunklin donated the house to the Laurens County Landmarks Foundation, which has operated it as a museum since Dunklin's death in 1973. The house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Location

I-385 exit 5 to Hwy. 49 toward Laurens. At the deadend, go left, at the 2nd light turn right onto Hwy. 76. Go past the square, through 3 lights and the house is on the right at 544 West Main.

For days and hours of operation, and admission fees, see the Discover South Carolina website.

Additional information and photos of the James Dunklin House can be found from the South Carolina Department of Archives and History, and the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce.

This information courtesy of Discover South Carolina, the Official Website of the South Carolina Office of Tourism | South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism.