Josiah Kilgore House, Greenville

Name: Josiah Kilgore House
Address: Greenville, United States

#31 among attractions in Greenville

Museum, History museum

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Josiah Kilgore House, now known as the Kilgore-Lewis House, is a historic home located at Greenville, South Carolina. It was built about 1838, and is a two-story, L-shaped, vernacular Palladian style dwelling on a low foundation. It features a pedimented portico supported by square posts. It has a projecting rear wing with a three-bay porch. The structure was moved to a five-acre site in McPherson Park to prevent its demolition. ()

Built: 1838 (186 years ago)Coordinates: 34°51'18"N, 82°23'31"W

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Central Greenville (Downtown Greenville)Greenville United States

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Josiah Kilgore House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bon Secours Wellness Arena, Fluor Field at the West End, Greenville Zoo, Greenville County Museum of Art.

~840 ftS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Bon Secours Wellness Arena, Greenville
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Greenville, South Carolina, the Bon Secours Wellness Arena stands as a premier destination for entertainment and sporting events in the Upstate region. Known to locals as "The Well," this versatile venue offers a dynamic array of programming...
1.3 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Fluor Field at the West End, Greenville
33 min walk • Nestled in the charming West End district of Greenville, South Carolina, Fluor Field is a classic American ballpark that captures the spirit of baseball while offering a modern experience for fans of the sport. Modeled after Fenway Park, the historic home of the Boston...
0.6 miSE
Compact, year-round wildlife menagerie
Greenville Zoo, Greenville
16 min walk • The Greenville Zoo is a zoo in Greenville, South Carolina, United States. The zoo opened in 1960, and is located at 150 Cleveland Park Drive, near Interstate 385, on a 14-acre site within Cleveland Park.
0.5 miW
Museum, Art museum
Greenville County Museum of Art, Greenville
13 min walk • The Greenville County Museum of Art is an art museum located in Greenville, South Carolina.
0.6 miW
Museum, Art gallery, History museum
Upcountry History Museum, Greenville
17 min walk • The Upcountry History Museum is a history museum in Greenville, South Carolina that displays the regional history of fifteen upstate South Carolina counties from the early 18th century to the present.
0.8 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Peace Center, Greenville
20 min walk • The Peace Center is a performing arts center located in Greenville, South Carolina. It is composed of a concert hall, theater, and amphitheatre. Located adjacent to Falls Park, the center hosts over 300 events each year, including classical music, Broadway shows, and appearances by popular artists such as David Copperfield.
~1710 ftSW
Church, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
Christ Church, Greenville
9 min walk • Christ Church is an Episcopal church in Greenville, South Carolina, United States. which was consecrated in 1854. The church and its courtyard are listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Christ Church and Churchyard. It is the oldest organized religious body and the oldest church building remaining in Greenville.
0.7 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Centre Stage, Greenville
18 min walk • Centre Stage is a year-round, 285-seat theater in downtown Greenville, South Carolina. The theater maintains a full-time staff of seven and produces between six and eight mainstage productions each year, in addition to a wide variety of other entertainment and nightlife activities.
0.6 miSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
John Wesley United Methodist Church, Greenville
16 min walk • John Wesley Methodist Episcopal Church is a historic church at 101 E. Court Street in Greenville, South Carolina, United States. The church was founded in 1866 by James R. Rosemond, who was a former slave. It was originally named Silver Hill United Methodist Episcopal Church, and was renamed after John Wesley in 1902.
~780 ftW
Historical place, Cemetery
Springwood Cemetery, Greenville
4 min walk • Springwood Cemetery is a historic cemetery in Greenville, South Carolina, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is the oldest municipal cemetery in the state and has approximately 7,700 marked, and 2,600 unmarked, graves.
0.4 miSE
34°50'60"N • 82°23'14"W
Museum & Library of Confederate History, Greenville
12 min walk • Museum, History museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Josiah Kilgore House?

Nearby attractions include Springwood Cemetery, Greenville (4 min walk), Bon Secours Wellness Arena, Greenville (5 min walk), East Park Historic District, Greenville (6 min walk), Richland Cemetery, Greenville (8 min walk).

How to get to Josiah Kilgore House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Josiah Kilgore House:

Bus

Towers East Apts • Lines: 12L (8 min walk)
Parker @ Main St • Lines: 11K (9 min walk)