This historic home, known locally as Deerfield, was built in 1895 by lumber entrepreneur James Perdue and his wife Katie Jones Perdue, Deerfield is a striking example of late-19th-century craftsmanship and thoughtful design. This two-story, frame, end-gabled central-passage home is two piles deep and distinguished by its unique two-tiered wraparound porch and four exterior brick chimneys.
Architectural details abound, including double front and rear doors with original sidelights and transoms on both stories, and original two-over-two windows throughout. Inside, Deerfield retains much of its historic character, with vertical beaded-board walls, the original straight-run staircase with turned balusters, pocket doors connecting the parlor and dining room, and turn-of-the-century mail-order mantels topped with mirrors. The home also features a charming one-room kitchen wing, originally located off the rear porch.
A full restoration in 2018 carefully preserved these historic elements while thoughtfully updating the home, including, for the first time in its history, connecting the kitchen to the main house.
This home is located in Furman on CR 59 approximately 0.5 mile north of the intersection of CR 59 and Hwy 21 (Google Maps – 32.008439, -86.971113).
This is a private residence – drive by only.
Source: Wilcox Historical Society