Joseph Jennings Dorn House

The home of SC State Sen. Joseph Jennings Dorn was designed by architect James C. Hemphill, a draftsman for Thomas Edison. Built in 1917, it was the first brick home in McCormick and one of the most ornate. It features original decorative woodwork, paneling and wainscoting which was milled at Sen. Dorn's lumber mill. It was the "smart house" of the day, reflecting all the latest amenities. It has been restored and donated to the Town of McCormick. An on-site genealogy library and research center is planned for the near future.