The Lindsay–Bell House, also known as the Lola Bell House, is a distinguished 1840s Greek Revival residence located on Old Abbeville Highway (SR 44) in Due West, SC.

Architectural Features

• Two-story, square plan with a prominent hipped roof.
• The front facade features a full-height pedimented portico supported by square stuccoed pillars and pilasters.
• The main entrance is framed by multipaned sidelights and transom, fluted trim, and distinctive corner “bullseye” blocks.
• A second-story balcony with decorative rails and curved wooden braces sits above the entrance.
• Side elevations feature stuccoed end chimneys; the windows are classic 9-over-9 (downstairs) and 6-over-6 (upstairs scrolled) sash windows.

Built circa 1840s by James Lindsay for his son, this is the last remaining example of Lindsay’s residential projects in the area. The Lindsay family settled here in 1764 along the nearby “Lindsay Branch” creek, becoming among the area’s founding families. Around 1850–1890, a student cabin on the property served as a dormitory for Erskine College and was restored by the local AAUW in the 1970s. The property was surveyed on August 26, 1980, documented as the historic Lindsay–Bell House, and remains a privately-owned residence. Architectural integrity is intact with few alterations; the main changes include the 1970s restoration of the student cabin and updates to the rear wing. The Lindsay–Bell House is one of the finest examples of Greek Revival architecture still standing in Abbeville County. Its preservation highlights the early settlement and cultural development of Due West and its connection to Erskine College’s educational legacy. The building embodies mid-19th-century aesthetics and craftsmanship, showcasing features such as classical proportions, formal symmetry, and decorative detailing.