The following list comprises structures in the Palmetto State that have been considered "endangered properties" by the Palmetto Trust at some point since the organization's founding. Some of these architectural gems, as you'll read, have been destroyed, and others have been preserved or stabilized, thanks to dedicated individuals and groups in the state. Many properties, however, are still endangered and threatened by forces of development or dilapidation from neglect.

All members of the Palmetto Trust are encouraged to contact us with information on or pictures of these properties, or to suggest properties that are not listed here but should be considered endangered historical buildings in South Carolina. With cooperation, perhaps some of these "Still Endangered" can be moved to the "Saved!" list in the near future. The properties listed here are in no particular order.

Still Endangered

• Katherine Hall - Ware Shoals SC - Learn more on our Katherine Hall projects page.
• Bishopville High School - Bishopville High School is located at 600 North Main Street in the city of Bishopville. The nominated property includes approximately 3.3 acres, bordered on the northwest by North Main Street [US Highway 151, on the southwest by College Street, on the southeast by a parking lot and modern brick building, and on the northeast by an athletic field. 
• Mt. Zion School See March 28, 2008, Palmetto Trust Travels
• Babcock Building, S.C. State Hospital (2002)
  Building is still threatened. It is part of the State Hospital Property that will eventually be sold. Master plans for the site show reuse, but the building is currently vacant and continuing to deteriorate.
• Newry/ Courtenay Mill (2002)
  The Palmetto Trust is in talks with the owners to acquire the property.
• Poinsett Bridge, Greenville County (2000)
  Undergoing restoration by Heritage Trust. New walkways and parking areas put in. The largest threat to the bridge now is erosion, but DNR is working on solutions.
• J.J. Lawton Sunday School Building, Hartsville (2000 and 2002)
  Saved from demolition by Lawton Committee, but it is still threatened.
• Prosperity Norfolk Southern Railway Depot, Prosperity (2000)
  The Palmetto Trust is in talks with Norfolk Southern about acquiring the property through a gift.
• Owens Field Hangar, Columbia (1995)
  Still threatened. A group is interested in saving the structure, and applied for a grant last year, but was unfortunately not funded.
• Anderson’s Mill, Spartanburg (1995)- http://www.andersonmill.org/ The restoration activity started in the Spring of 2006 to remove invasive plants, but the project is not concluded, and little or nothing has been done to restore the fabric of the building.
• The Shamrock Hotel, Blackville, Barnwell County (1995)
  Has had partial stabilization, but remains a long way from being saved.
• Village of Willington, McCormick (1995)
  In the process of being saved. The project is called “Willington on the Way.”

Lost/Demolished

• Jeter Building, former Union High School, Union (2002)
  Burned by arsonist in the late 1990s.
• Simon Peter Wingard House, Lexington County (2002)
  Demolished. The two-story landmark, built from 1850 through 1920, was taken down in March. In its place will be retail businesses, restaurants and apartments.
• Palmetto Theatre, Spartanburg (1995)
  Listed in the National Register April 12, 1996. It has since been demolished.
• Oakhurst, Newberry (2000 and 2002)
  Demolished

Saved!

• Carroll Place/Koger House, Dorchester County (2002)
  The "Upper Dorchester County Historical Society" (UDCHS) received a Transportation Enhancement Grant to preserve/restore the Koger House in 2005. According to the grant application, the UDCHS does plan to apply for additional grant funds to completely restore the property. This first grant went mainly toward stabilization work (foundation, roof, windows, etc.). They plan to offer tours of the house at some point.
• Benjamin Elijah Mays Birthplace, Epworth Vicinity (2002)
  Saved and moved.
• Remley Point Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant (2002)
  The Chicora Foundation, Inc., in Columbia has undertaken the project of preserving the cemetery, and has nominated it for the National Register of Historic Places.
• Childsbury, Berkeley County (2000)
  Protected by the S.C. Heritage Trust.
• Carnegie Free Library, Gaffney (2000)
  Listed in the National Register on June 2, 2000. The County of Cherokee owns the building and property, and it currently houses their administration. The building was treated for termites and since has had a historic marker erected.
• High School of Charleston (2000)
  Gutted by an architect from Columbia named Jenkins, but outside walls were saved. It was nominated for Historic Preservation award in 2007, but we no longer consider this structure historic because it only retains a small portion of historic fabric on the exterior.
• Alston House, Charleston (2000)
  Was moved to Cedar Hill Plantation in Berkeley County by Wayland and Marion Rivers Cato and beautifully restored.
• Seaboard Airline Railway Station, Camden (2000)
  Listed in the National Register on June 2, 2000.
• City of Myrtle Beach Railway Station, Horry County (2000)
  Restored, used for community events and a local history museum; received Preservation Honor Award in 2005. 
• Bedon-Lucas House, Walterboro (1995)
  Restored. 
• Kumler Hall, Brainerd Institute, Chester (1995)
  Listed in the National Register on January 27, 1983. The building is privately owned and is currently vacant or unused. 
• Poinsett Hotel, Greenville (1995)
  Restored. 
• W. J. Snider Birthplace, Elloree (1997)
  (2003)The museum steps back in time by recreating the home of William J. Snider, the founder of Elloree. Using the wood from his original house, a one-room cabin was built, giving visitors an idea of life in the late 1700’s. Historical accuracy of reconstruction unknown. 
• The Republic Theatre, Great Falls (1997)
  Listed in the National Register on November 25, 1980, and recent picture shows the building next to City Hall. 
• The Sullivan House, Anderson (1997)
  Moved to Greenwood and restored. 
• Bishop William Wallace Duncan (Dupre) House, Spartanburg (1997)
  The Dupre House was stabilized and moved to another location in Spartanburg by the City. The Preservation Trust of Spartanburg is currently working to rehabilitate the entire structure. 
• The Confederate Printing Plant, Columbia (1995)
  Restored.