The House of Eight Gables
The House of Eight Gables, also known as the William Graham House, is a historic residence located in Horry County, South Carolina. Constructed between 1888 and 1890 by John Quincy Graham, a descendant of early settler John Graham, the house is notable for its distinctive architecture and historical significance.
Built entirely from cypress wood, the Victorian-style home encompasses over 5,000 square feet. It features eight prominent gables, giving the house its name. The design includes two-story-high chimneys on both sides, providing fireplaces in six of the ten interior rooms, each adorned with uniquely designed mantels. The front and back porches, embellished with decorative scrollwork milled nearby, further enhance its architectural charm.
The property has remained within the Graham family lineage for generations, reflecting the family's enduring presence in the region. While the house once stood as a testament to the area's architectural heritage, it has since fallen into disrepair. Despite its current state, the House of Eight Gables remains a point of interest for those captivated by historic structures and the stories they embody.
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The House of Eight Gables…
In 1936, Beulah Holly Henderson describes the home in its prime:
“…. The home was built with cypress lumber, a large, two-story house with a chimney at each end of the house and a front and back porch. From the front porch we entered a large living room with a fireplace. On the left side of the room is a stairway to the second floor. A door from the living room on the left enters the bedroom. This bedroom also has a fireplace and a hat shelf. Leaving the living room we entered a wide hall with a small bedroom on each side. At the end of the hall is a large dining room, a “breezeway,” then a kitchen. Going upstairs are two large bedrooms with a fireplace in each room. The house was put together with pegs, before there were any nails, and was ceiled with wide lumber ceiling.
The kitchen had a fireplace, where the cooking was done, before they had stoves. In the yard was a large sugar maple, also a Mosley tree and a cedar tree.” Radha Herring
I was on my way home from North Carolina when I stopped to see this House. The Owner of the property came over with his son to talk to me. He said he didn’t belong to the Family and hadn’t the money to fix it up. He also said the inside was filled with hospital beds and medical equipment. Do you think this home in Horry County was once used as a hospital? It seems like it might’ve been. The House is so interesting because it’s really in the middle of nowhere, but has such elaborate architecture. All those gables! Eight of them surrounding the home. I don’t think it’ll be there much longer because the owner said he needed to make room in his pasture for the cows. I’m thankful I was able to walk the property and record images of this unforgettable place. There’s a barn and cemetery across the road from the house. I did get pictures of the barn but I didn’t find out about the cemetery until I was back home in Florida. I would rather have someone with me if I’m going to get lost in the woods, anyway.