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Steadman-Nicholson House

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This antebellum home in historic Union was built around 1850. It was remodeled extensively at the turn of the twentieth century, giving the home its present Neoclassical appearance. The home’s two-tiered porches with Ionic columns are its signature feature, though the grand magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) that graces the front yard is the true gem of the property. At one point, an historic outbuilding on the property was converted into apartments.

Steadman-Nicholson House

F. Everett Leigh of Union, 2016 © Do Not Use Without Written Consent

The Steadman-Nicholson House is listed in the National Register as part of the East Main Street-Douglass Heights Historic District:

The East Main Street/Douglass Heights Historic District is significant both for its association with the residential development of Union from ca. 1823 to ca. 1940 and as a reflection of the diverse architectural styles and influences in residences of that period. It is also significant for its association with many of the leading public and business leaders of Union in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The district is a collection of 84 primarily residential properties in the eastern area of Union, including portions of East Main Street, Douglass Heights, and Perrin Avenue. The district contains 13 properties of key significance and 42 other properties contributing to the character of the district. Representative architectural styles include Neo-Classical, Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, and Dutch Colonial Revival.

Reflections on the Steadman-Nocholson House


Contributor F. Everett Leigh says of his photo: “The magnolia tree at this home on East Main Street, next to the former post office and near the USC-Union building, is certainly one of the largest in the area and dwarfs the antebellum home.”

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Where is Steadman-Nicholson House located?
Address: 414 East Main Street, Union, SC 29379
GPS Coordinates: 34.715337,-81.618423
What else should I see?
USC Union 0.1 mile
Grace United Methodist Church 0.2 mile
Judge Thomas Dawkins House 0.3 mile
Union Carnegie Library 0.3 mile
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    1. Kenneth M. Schnaubelt says

      September 26, 2019 at 6:46 PM

      Hello from Greenville….

      I’ve contacted the listing agent for this property (414 East Main Street in Union, SC) and will take a closer look at it when the weather cools down some. I have a true love of antebellum homes in the South and might consider purchasing this house and if not totally restoring it, at the very least keep it from deteriorating any further. Any information you can provide would be helpful. I can date the Magnolia grandiflora when I’m there – there is a formula for that. I lived in a house originally built in 1642 in Annapolis, Maryland almost 40 years ago – “Picture Hill” on 55 acres … the second oldest standing structure in all of Anne Arundel County. That was truly exciting and a once in a lifetime opportunity. I have no idea if I have the energy to do this, but I’m willing to research the idea.

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    2. Hara Tarleton Knight says

      July 2, 2016 at 1:43 AM

      I grew up visiting my grandparents on Douglass Heights. The memories of that place are just as vivid to me now as they were 50 years ago. The oak lined streets, the beautiful houses, and the fellowship of the neighbors holds a special place in my heart.

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