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Restored McConnell’s Cabin at Historic Brattonsville

Restored McConnell’s Cabin at Historic Brattonsville

 Guide in his historic clothing giving tours to educational groups – 2012

Guide in his historic clothing giving tours to educational groups – 2012

 One of the many log structures moved to Historic Brattonsville for preservation and interpretation. This milk barn sits behind the McConnell’s cabin – 2012

One of the many log structures moved to Historic Brattonsville for preservation and interpretation. This milk barn sits behind the McConnell’s cabin – 2012

 McConnells cabin under preservation efforts.

McConnells cabin under preservation efforts.

 Construction of the Backwoodsman Cabin using student volunteers in the 1990’s.

Construction of the Backwoodsman Cabin using student volunteers in the 1990’s.

McConnells Cabin @ Historic Brattonsville

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City Directories and History: In 1983 a group of volunteers prepared and executed the relocation of the McConnell family cabin to Historic Brattonsville. It is one of the site’s fine interpretive areas to discuss living conditions in the early 19th century. The exact date of construction is unknown for this dwelling but judging from the mantel and other embellishments the house was most likely constructed in

The McConnell Family Cabin prior to moving to Historic Brattonsville for preservation. Image courtesy of the McConnells Family via the CHM.

either the late 18th or early 19th centuries. This small cabin was typical of the living quarters of thousands who called the region home. Build of sturdy pine logs it represents the quintessential “Scots-Irish” cabin from the late 18th century.

Originally the cabin was located just west of the Town of McConnells, on Davis Lever Street, and was slated for demolition. It was historically the home of Reuben McConnell who died in 1837 and he is most likely the gentleman who had the cabin constructed. The owner in the 1980’s, Dr. John McConnell of Lancaster, SC generously offered to donate the cabin for preservation as part of  Historic Brattonsville’s interpretive program. Extensive additions had been added to the original house and all of these pieces were removed prior to relocating the cabin for preservation.
In 2012, the McConnell’s family cabin serves as a fine interpretive center to assist in telling community history as well as an educational venue for the thousands of students who annually visit. Many of the items on display throughout this dwelling are reproductions of the early 19th century cabin dwellers in the region.

*** Note the attached Walker Map from 1910 shows the location of the N.I. McConnell home, “The McConnell Cabin” on its original location.

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  1. Hello,

    Thank you for your website and preservation efforts. After a bit of geneology research, I believe that Reuben McConnell (named in your McConnells Cabin article) is my Great Grandfather (x5). I can’t wait to visit myself but my Dad (also named Allan) is planning a visit next month en route to vacation in Myrtle Beach. Are there any arrangements that he needs to make prior to his visit in order to see the historical sites?

    Thanks in advance,
    Allan

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    • Thank you for your note. The cabin is in good hands and we hope your family has a wonderful visit. Please share family images and additional information with R&R, community history is vital to our efforts!

      Best wishes,

      WF

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