James Dunklin House

Old 96 District

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.

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Laurens

Midlands

544 W Main ST,
Laurens, SC 29360 (864) 984-4735

Info & Amenities

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 W. Main.

Admission

Adults $2; age 11 and younger $1

Days and Hours of Operation

2-5pm first Su of each month or by appt.

Motorcoach Parking

Yes