Calhoun County Library
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Calhoun County Library
Calhoun County Library, at Railroad Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 29, 1975. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Classical Revival, as it does for 82 other South Carolina listings. The listing covers 1 acre.
What it isLibrary building in St. Matthews, United States of America. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 76 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 15 minutes
Railroad Ave., St. Matthews · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Calhoun County LibraryStart here
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Col. J. A. Banks HouseClassical · 0.4 mi on - 3
Calhoun County CourthouseGeorgian Revival · next door
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Classical Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Classical Revival.
Memories of Calhoun County Library
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Calhoun County Library
Is Calhoun County Library on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on May 29, 1975 (Register number 75001690).
Is Calhoun County Library a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; South Carolina has 73 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Millford Plantation, 14.5 miles away.
Can you visit Calhoun County Library?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Calhoun County Library?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 76 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 118997234 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.