“A classic Upcountry farmhouse from the early 19th century.”
City Directories and History: This very early 19th century home was constructed in three bays on a high hill overlooking the Fishing Creek area near Fishing Creek Presbyterian Church. Built along the “hall and parlor” architectural style, so typical of many upcountry South Carolina houses, this house has wide board walls and flooring. The nine over six pane windows are original and reflect further the vernacular interests of local builders in the early 19th century.
The home is know locally as the Simpson home but it has passed through many owners.
The land was purchased by John Millen, Sr. from the heirs of William Elliot in 1818. The home’s date of construction is unknown but judging from the construction style and details, a circa date of 1800-1815 is appropriate. The home has many architectural features that suggest a very early 19th century construction date. John Millen, Sr., sold the place to William M. Millen in 1830. In turn, Mr. William M. Millen sold it to Thomas Wade Moore in 1834. Thomas Wade Moore then sold it to James Gill in 1844. John
Blackstock Simpson received the house and land through his wife Margaret E. (Millen) Simpson in 1869. It remains in the Simpson family in 2016.
The Simpson home is being restored in 2013 and will retain and showcase many of its fine but simple features.
Another link: The Millen House
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Cardell Dye says
Looking for a Joseph Simpson that may have a connection to this family property who lived and died in the 1800’s and moving from Chester County . Believe to have resided in what is now the Stoneboro community alone the western Kershaw Lancaster County line. This Joe Simpson may have intermarried into the Hammond family of the Stoneboro area. Please e-mail if you and your family may know of a Joe Simpson leaving Fishing Creek to reside in the lower Lancaster upper Kershaw county area.
rradmin says
Hi,
We suggest you look closely in the Stoneboro Community of Lancaster Co., S.C. The Lancasster Historical Society and Commission maybe of significant assistance.