Hagood Mauldin House
The Hagood-Mauldin House, located at 104 N. Lewis Street in Pickens, South Carolina, is a historic property listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Built around 1856 in Old Pickens Court House, the house was disassembled in 1868, each board and beam carefully numbered, and transported to its current location in the newly established town of Pickens. The original structure was constructed using log beams and joists, meticulously cut, fitted, and pegged together. Subsequent additions in 1886 and 1904 introduced a dining room, expanded the front porch to a Classical Revival style, and added a law office building. The house is notable for its association with James Earle Hagood, a public official, lawyer, and planter, and his daughter Frances “Miss Queen” Hagood Mauldin, who was active in the community and organized annual gatherings for Confederate veterans.
Today, the Hagood-Mauldin House serves as the Irma Morris Museum of Fine Arts, housing a collection of period furnishings and art. Managed by the Pickens County Historical Society, the museum is open for public tours on the third Saturday of each month from April through October, as well as during special events like the Pickens Azalea Festival. Admission is typically $5 for adults and $1 for students under 18. The museum also hosts events such as the Christmas Open House, featuring period holiday décor and festive activities.