Nestled near the unincorporated community of Willington, the Calhoun–Gibert House is a stately two‑story residence whose graceful evolution embodies the architectural and social currents of the region. Originally constructed around 1856 for planter Edward Calhoun, the house began life as a raised, one‑story Greek Revival cottage over an above‑ground brick basement .

Designed by Atlanta architect William Jones, the early form featured clean lines, symmetry, and a modest formality. In about 1908, under new ownership by Albert Gibert, the dwelling was significantly expanded—adding a full second story, Classical Revival details, and a projecting pedimented portico that commands attention from the front façade

Today the house presents a blend of Greek Revival and Classical Revival styling. It boasts a full-width, hip‑roofed porch intersected by the striking central portico. The rear wing, also hipped, features decorative metal shingles and engaged side porches. Supporting structures—including a frame garage, cattle barn, smokehouse, hay barn, and potato barn—surround the property, reinforcing its historic agricultural character .

The Calhoun–Gibert House tells a layered story of McCormick County’s planter elite: from Edward Calhoun’s antebellum cotton operation, through his son Edwin’s post‑Civil War efforts, to the ambitions of Albert Gibert—a planter and socially engaged figure known for his hospitality and involvement in historical affairs .

Designated on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996, the property reflects both architectural evolution and continuity of use. Its blend of vernacular adaptation and stylistic flourish makes it a fine example of rural Southern transformation from mid‑19th to early‑20th century life .

In essence, the Calhoun–Gibert House stands as a living chronicle—its weatherboarded frame and formal porticos bridging generations, and its outbuildings echoing the rhythms of plantation life. Let me know if you’d like more insights into interior spaces, ownership lineage, or its relation to other historic properties in the region.