Guillebeau House
The Guillebeau House is a historic log home located within Hickory Knob State Resort Park near Willington in McCormick County, South Carolina. Originally constructed around 1764 by French Huguenot settler André Guillebeau, the house exemplifies 18th-century Southern pioneer architecture.
Historical Overview
- Origins: Built shortly after Guillebeau’s arrival at the Huguenot settlement of New Bordeaux, the house is a rare surviving structure from that community.
- Architecture: The home features a double-pen log design with two front entrances, an exterior chimney, and a full-width shed-roof porch. Its construction includes hand-hewn logs with mortise and tenon joints.
- Relocation: In 1983, the house was moved from its original site to Hickory Knob State Resort Park to ensure its preservation.
- Recognition: The Guillebeau House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 7, 1973, acknowledging its historical and architectural significance.
Today, the Guillebeau House serves as a unique lodging option within Hickory Knob State Resort Park. The restored cabin accommodates up to four guests and includes modern amenities such as electricity, heating and air conditioning, a fireplace, and a television, while retaining its historical charm.