HAMPTON MUSEUM
HAMPTON, SC
Hampton Museum is a small, local museum located in the town of Hampton, South Carolina. The building that houses the museum was originally built as a school in 1879 and served as such until 1953. The museum was established in 1987 and is run by the Hampton County Historical Society.
The museum's collection includes artifacts and exhibits that showcase the history and culture of Hampton County. Visitors can see artifacts from Native American tribes that once inhabited the area, as well as items from the colonial and antebellum periods.
One of the museum's main attractions is the Hampton County Hall of Fame, which honors local individuals who have made significant contributions to the community. Other exhibits include a display of antique farm equipment and tools, as well as a collection of Civil War artifacts.
The museum also includes a research library that is open to the public by appointment. The library contains a variety of historical documents, including church records, census data, and newspapers.
Overall, Hampton Museum provides visitors with a unique opportunity to learn about the rich history and culture of Hampton County, South Carolina.
HAMPTON MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in HAMPTON SC. US MID #8404500053
The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).
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[This series of 6 photos was taken in early morning fog] The Bank of Hampton (Hampton, South Carolina) dates from 1891-1892. The architect is known--a local man although born in France, named Vincent J. Fontaine, who designed several buildings in Hampton County. The cost of this commercial structure was just over $3000. The 2-story red brick building is in common bond and exhibits traits of Italianate architecture. The structural elements show a symmetrical arrangement, even to the side facades being almost alike. A stepped parapet with sign panel graces the front facade; the side elevations are marked by low flat parapets. A sawtooth pattern of brick is in the cornice. Raised brickwork at the corners of the front and rear facades simulates pilasters that are capped with a sort-of battlement motif. Windows throughout are characterized by segmental arches; the two bottom windows on the front elevation are larger than others in the building and have single-light transoms. All lower floor windows are covered with metal bars, necessary for the financial intention of the structure. Segmental arches are also used to top the two visible doors--the front facade and on one side facade. The slightly recessed entry has double doors of glass and paneled wood with a cast-iron sill. The bank was in operation until 1926; from the 1930s to 1960s it was used a rented commercial space with law offices on the second floor, appropriate as the county courthouse was across the street. Since 1987 the Hampton Museum and Visitors’ Center has used both floors. The Bank of Hampton was added to the National Register of Historic Places May 30, 2001 with ID#01000606. The nomination form is located at <a href="http://www.nationalregister.sc.gov/hampton/S10817725008/S10817725008.pdf" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.nationalregister.sc.gov/hampton/S10817725008/S1081772...</a>
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[This series of 6 photos was taken in early morning fog] The Bank of Hampton (Hampton, South Carolina) dates from 1891-1892. The architect is known--a local man although born in France, named Vincent J. Fontaine, who designed several buildings in Hampton County. The cost of this commercial structure was just over $3000. The 2-story red brick building is in common bond and exhibits traits of Italianate architecture. The structural elements show a symmetrical arrangement, even to the side facades being almost alike. A stepped parapet with sign panel graces the front facade; the side elevations are marked by low flat parapets. A sawtooth pattern of brick is in the cornice. Raised brickwork at the corners of the front and rear facades simulates pilasters that are capped with a sort-of battlement motif. Windows throughout are characterized by segmental arches; the two bottom windows on the front elevation are larger than others in the building and have single-light transoms. All lower floor windows are covered with metal bars, necessary for the financial intention of the structure. Segmental arches are also used to top the two visible doors--the front facade and on one side facade. The slightly recessed entry has double doors of glass and paneled wood with a cast-iron sill. The bank was in operation until 1926; from the 1930s to 1960s it was used a rented commercial space with law offices on the second floor, appropriate as the county courthouse was across the street. Since 1987 the Hampton Museum and Visitors’ Center has used both floors. The Bank of Hampton was added to the National Register of Historic Places May 30, 2001 with ID#01000606. The nomination form is located at <a href="http://www.nationalregister.sc.gov/hampton/S10817725008/S10817725008.pdf" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.nationalregister.sc.gov/hampton/S10817725008/S1081772...</a>
Other information is found at <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bank_of_Hampton" rel="noreferrer nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bank_of_Hampton</a>
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[This series of 6 photos was taken in early morning fog] The Bank of Hampton (Hampton, South Carolina) dates from 1891-1892. The architect is known--a local man although born in France, named Vincent J. Fontaine, who designed several buildings in Hampton County. The cost of this commercial structure was just over $3000. The 2-story red brick building is in common bond and exhibits traits of Italianate architecture. The structural elements show a symmetrical arrangement, even to the side facades being almost alike. A stepped parapet with sign panel graces the front facade; the side elevations are marked by low flat parapets. A sawtooth pattern of brick is in the cornice. Raised brickwork at the corners of the front and rear facades simulates pilasters that are capped with a sort-of battlement motif. Windows throughout are characterized by segmental arches; the two bottom windows on the front elevation are larger than others in the building and have single-light transoms. All lower floor windows are covered with metal bars, necessary for the financial intention of the structure. Segmental arches are also used to top the two visible doors--the front facade and on one side facade. The slightly recessed entry has double doors of glass and paneled wood with a cast-iron sill. The bank was in operation until 1926; from the 1930s to 1960s it was used a rented commercial space with law offices on the second floor, appropriate as the county courthouse was across the street. Since 1987 the Hampton Museum and Visitors’ Center has used both floors. The Bank of Hampton was added to the National Register of Historic Places May 30, 2001 with ID#01000606. The nomination form is located at <a href="http://www.nationalregister.sc.gov/hampton/S10817725008/S10817725008.pdf" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.nationalregister.sc.gov/hampton/S10817725008/S1081772...</a>
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[This series of 6 photos was taken in early morning fog] The Bank of Hampton (Hampton, South Carolina) dates from 1891-1892. The architect is known--a local man although born in France, named Vincent J. Fontaine, who designed several buildings in Hampton County. The cost of this commercial structure was just over $3000. The 2-story red brick building is in common bond and exhibits traits of Italianate architecture. The structural elements show a symmetrical arrangement, even to the side facades being almost alike. A stepped parapet with sign panel graces the front facade; the side elevations are marked by low flat parapets. A sawtooth pattern of brick is in the cornice. Raised brickwork at the corners of the front and rear facades simulates pilasters that are capped with a sort-of battlement motif. Windows throughout are characterized by segmental arches; the two bottom windows on the front elevation are larger than others in the building and have single-light transoms. All lower floor windows are covered with metal bars, necessary for the financial intention of the structure. Segmental arches are also used to top the two visible doors--the front facade and on one side facade. The slightly recessed entry has double doors of glass and paneled wood with a cast-iron sill. The bank was in operation until 1926; from the 1930s to 1960s it was used a rented commercial space with law offices on the second floor, appropriate as the county courthouse was across the street. Since 1987 the Hampton Museum and Visitors’ Center has used both floors. The Bank of Hampton was added to the National Register of Historic Places May 30, 2001 with ID#01000606. The nomination form is located at <a href="http://www.nationalregister.sc.gov/hampton/S10817725008/S10817725008.pdf" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.nationalregister.sc.gov/hampton/S10817725008/S1081772...</a>
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[This series of 6 photos was taken in early morning fog] The Bank of Hampton (Hampton, South Carolina) dates from 1891-1892. The architect is known--a local man although born in France, named Vincent J. Fontaine, who designed several buildings in Hampton County. The cost of this commercial structure was just over $3000. The 2-story red brick building is in common bond and exhibits traits of Italianate architecture. The structural elements show a symmetrical arrangement, even to the side facades being almost alike. A stepped parapet with sign panel graces the front facade; the side elevations are marked by low flat parapets. A sawtooth pattern of brick is in the cornice. Raised brickwork at the corners of the front and rear facades simulates pilasters that are capped with a sort-of battlement motif. Windows throughout are characterized by segmental arches; the two bottom windows on the front elevation are larger than others in the building and have single-light transoms. All lower floor windows are covered with metal bars, necessary for the financial intention of the structure. Segmental arches are also used to top the two visible doors--the front facade and on one side facade. The slightly recessed entry has double doors of glass and paneled wood with a cast-iron sill. The bank was in operation until 1926; from the 1930s to 1960s it was used a rented commercial space with law offices on the second floor, appropriate as the county courthouse was across the street. Since 1987 the Hampton Museum and Visitors’ Center has used both floors. The Bank of Hampton was added to the National Register of Historic Places May 30, 2001 with ID#01000606. The nomination form is located at <a href="http://www.nationalregister.sc.gov/hampton/S10817725008/S10817725008.pdf" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.nationalregister.sc.gov/hampton/S10817725008/S1081772...</a>
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HAMPTON MUSEUM
99 ELM ST E
HAMPTON
SC
29924
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HAMPTON MUSEUM Information
| MID # | 8404500053 |
| Name | HAMPTON MUSEUM |
| Alternate Name | |
| Classification | Uncategorized or General Museums, , Southeastern |
| Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | |
| NTEECC | |
| Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | |
| INCOME | 0 |
| REVENUE | 0 |
| LAT/LONG | 32.866328, -81.108311 |
| CODES | FIPS State Code: 45 FIPS County Code: 049 US Census Tract: 920200 US Census Block: 5057 |