The Columns, an Antebellum Estate

Ranch Description

This Antebellum home, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is a premier Greek Revival home. A rare opportunity to own a piece of a bygone era.All rooms are generous in size, including the kitchen, den, parlor, dining rm & bedrooms. Expansive column lined porches front & back, basement w/multi-purpose room & storage. 1st floor 14' ceilings & 12' 2nd FL, massive pocket doors & mahogany staircase handrail speak to the exceptional craftsmanship. Long-range views of the Catawba River Valley. Built by James Shropshire Thompson between 1850-1854; Thompson commissioned noted architect Robert Hamilton for the design. Hamilton & the builders felt the large kiln-dried framework timbers should settle before the interior of the house was constructed, taking 4 years to build. For 168 years & 7 generations, The Columns has been the Thompson family home. A large equipment building/shop could be used for a variety of purposes. Whether history, farming or events The Columns offers it all.