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Pinopolis Historic District South, Berkeley County (Pinopolis)
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John Tyler House John Grant House Pinopolis Methodist
Church
Lewis H.
Harvey House
House, ca. 1920
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Harriet C.
Wilson House
Edward O.
Hall House
Old Rectory Dr. Morton
Waring Office
Martha M.
Porcher House
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House, ca. 1910 Dr. Morton
Waring House

Pinopolis Historic District South, which contains thirteen properties, consists of the historic core of the planters retreat community of Pinopolis. The district contains  numerous early to middle nineteenth century summer houses, the Gothic Revival influenced Pinopolis Methodist Church (ca.1900), and other later nineteenth century buildings. The buildings of the Pinopolis Historic District South are representative of the development of vernacular building forms and construction technology of the nineteenth century. The absence of stylistic pretensions in most of the buildings is typical of pineland village architecture. Beginning in the late eighteenth century lowcountry planters sought respite near their plantations, in resorts like Pinopolis, from the fevers associated with the lowlands in the summer. With the decline of the planter classes after the war, many resort villages turned to commercial ventures for their livelihood, however this was not the case in Pinopolis. Preferring to preserve the quiet community atmosphere of their village, the residents of Pinopolis blocked several proposals that would have attracted development. This decision helped Pinopolis retain its integrity as a pineland village. The district’s properties also include some outbuildings. Listed in the National Register August 19, 1982.

View a map showing the boundaries of the Pinopolis Historic District South.

View the complete text of the nomination form for this National Register property. In addition, the Historic Resources of Pinopolis, ca. 1834-ca. 1920 includes historical background information for this and other related National Register properties.

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