“An outstanding example of Carolina vernacular architecture…..”
6365 Sweet Prospect Road
City Directories and History: The beautiful three story John Mobley home, known as Oakland, was one of several owned by the extended Mobley family in three Piedmont S.C. counties. The family had originally resided in the Blairsville area of Fairfield County but moved after the American Revolution further north to the Woodward area. It was here the family built one of their homes featuring open “lighted” columns. This home is reported to have been owned by John Mobley (1771-1854), his son also lived in the community and R&R suggests users view this and all Mobley family homes in Fairfield County, including Edward P. Mobley’s lovely old home which was captured in 1981 just prior to falling into ruins.
Three additional Mobley home of this style are known to have been constructed by family members in both Chester and Union counties. Also visit similar architectural sites at Woodland Plantation in Union County, S.C., as well as the Mobley House in Chester County, S.C., named the Oaks Plantation.
The Mobley family cemetery remains not to far from the location of their once magnificent home. Historian C.G. Davidson in his history of plantation owners wrote in The Last Foray – Mobley, Edward Pickett, Sr. of “White Hall,” Wateree River, plantation. Born Mar. 7, 1799 (S.C.); married Harriet Hill (Mar. 5, 1802-April 30, 1857); died Feb. 14, 1861. Justice of the Quorum. Slaves: 145 (Fairfield District).
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Shauna Mobley says
I am a direct descendant of these families. I was very interested to see that these beautiful homes are still standing but it saddens me that they are not being saved,
rradmin says
Yes, it would have been extremely nice for these fine homes to be preserved but thousands like it have been lost in the post WW II era. If you have family images of these folks, please do share them on R&R.
Wade@R&R.com
MaryBeth Mobley says
There was another “Mobley” house of this same design on Peden Bridge Road in Chester. It burned in 1928. I’d love to hear from anyone who has photos or information about this house. It originally belonged to David M. Mobley and was passed down to his son William D. Mobley.
Wade Fairey says
Yes, we have seen images of this fine home but the owner of the images is unwilling to share them. So sorry! If you find copies we would love to explore the architecture of this home as well. Do you have any records of who constructed all of these home? And what about the Mobley’s plantation, Nine Miles, was it too just like the others? We look forward to continuing this conversation.