Ebony Guest House

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2021.

From the record

One of 29 National Register listings published here for Florence County · listed in 2021 · category: Building.

Sources: the National Register database, National Park Service

The listing

What is counted as historic. The nomination lists 2 buildingss as contributing to the listing.
Address. 712-714 Wilson St., Florence, 29506
When was it listed? January 2021
Category. building
Census division. Florence
National Register reference number. 100006018 - assigned by the National Park Service when the property was listed.

Fires near this property

397 since 1992

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 397 fires within 5 miles of Ebony Guest House between 1992 and 2020, burning about 1,198 acres in total. 4 started naturally. 62 were recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.

Reported cause	Fires
Missing data/not specified/undetermined	149
Debris and open burning	109
Arson/incendiarism	62
Misuse of fire by a minor	40
Equipment and vehicle use	19
Smoking	5
Natural	4
Recreation and ceremony	4
Power generation/transmission/distribution	3
Railroad operations and maintenance	1
Other causes	1

The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.

Date	Cause	Size	Reported by	Name on the report
9 September 2018	Debris and open burning	under an acre	South Carolina Forestry Commission	not named
30 September 2003	Misuse of fire by a minor	4.0 acres	South Carolina Forestry Commission	not named
30 September 2003	Debris and open burning	1.0 acres	South Carolina Forestry Commission	not named
29 September 2007	Debris and open burning	1.8 acres	South Carolina Forestry Commission	not named
28 September 2019	Arson/incendiarism	under an acre	South Carolina Forestry Commission	not named
24 September 2007	Equipment and vehicle use	1.0 acres	South Carolina Forestry Commission	not named
24 September 1992	Missing data/not specified/undetermined	under an acre	South Carolina Forestry Commission	not named
23 September 2010	Equipment and vehicle use	1.5 acres	South Carolina Forestry Commission	not named

Every fire recorded in Florence County

Mines and quarries near this property

5 within 5 miles

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 5 workings within 5 miles of Ebony Guest House: 2 producers, 2 past producers, 1 plant. 3 still produce. What was taken out: Sand and Gravel, Construction. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.

Site	Commodity	Status	Recorded
Asphalt Plant #8	Sand and Gravel, Construction	Producer	Sedimentary
Black Creek Pit	Sand and Gravel, Construction	Producer
No. 8 Pit	Sand and Gravel, Construction	Past Producer
Quinby Pit	Sand and Gravel, Construction	Past Producer
Quinly Pit	Sand and Gravel, Construction	Plant

Every working recorded in Florence County

Storms near this property

60 of 106 shown

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Florence, the town this property stands in, in 106 storm reports between 1994 and 2024: 51 thunderstorm wind, 30 hail, 8 lightning, 5 flash flood. The reports record 1 death and 9 injuries. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.

When	Event	Place named	Harm	What the report says
September 1997	Lightning	Florence	1 killed	Deer hunter struck by lightning while climbing down from tree stand.
November 1995	Tornado (F2)	Florence	4 hurt, $200,000	Tornado downed trees, destroyed one mobile home, destroyed 12 cars, and damaged Patriot Place Apts near Francis Marion College.
May 2000	Hail	Florence	2 hurt, $30,000,000	A severe thunderstorm developed west of the city of Florence and moved east. The damage began on the southwest side of the city with reports (including ham radio, media, and spotters) of large hail and wind gusts estimated over 80 mph. The largest hail size was estimated at 4 1/2 inches, which caused extensive damage over $6 million to more than 2000 homes, mainly roof and siding damage.The hail and wind blew out many windows, injuring one person with flying glass. The storm knocked out power to over 20,000 residences. Damage to vehicles was even more costly. Several automobile dealerships sustained major damage to nearly every car in their lots...totaling around 1000 vehicles. One man was injured in his vehicle when a hailstone crashed through his windshield, causing facial lacerations. In addition, the storm produced flash flooding, with many streets rendered temporarily impassable. A National Weather Service damage assessment reported dozens of trees damaged and snapped...was concluded to be due to straight-line winds and hail, not a tornado. An automated weather observation station at the Florence airport, just east of the city, recorded a peak wind of 59 mph.
June 2006	Lightning	Florence	1 hurt, $200,000	Lightning started several fires that affected five homes. One person was injured. Nickel size hail was also reported.
June 1998	Thunderstorm Wind	Florence	1 hurt, $40,000	no account filed
August 2015	Lightning	Florence	1 hurt	Lightning struck a 19 year old male on a football field at Carver Elementary school. He was resuscitated by the Florence City Fire Dept, and was transported to the local emergency room. He was in serious but stable condition.
May 2006	Tornado (F2)	Florence	$1,300,000	A Storm Survey concluded a tornado moved through the Glendale community of Florence. The majority of damage was F1 with a path 1000 yards long and up to 150 yards wide. There was a small area (150 yards long 20 yards wide) of heavier F2 damage, with winds estimated at 120 mph. Sixty homes were damaged, six of which had major structural damage, largely due to snapped and uprooted trees. The Quinby area had penny to golfball size hail, with trees and power lines down. The Florence county tax assessor estimated the damage at 1.3 million dollars.
October 2016	Flash Flood	Florence	$1,000,000	Several roads were reported flooded out and closed. Numerous structures were inundated by flood waters. There were 7 water rescues reported within the city limits of Florence.
May 2006	Tornado (F1)	Florence	$250,000	National Weather Service conducted a Storm Survey and concluded an F1 tornado with winds estimated around 100 mph snapped and uprooted trees and several buildings sustained structural damage along a path 600 yards long and 15 yards wide in an industrial area along Koppers Rd near Southeastern Steel and Koppers plants. Three 18 wheeler tractor trailers were flipped and all of the windows in an office building were blown out.
August 1996	Flash Flood	Florence	$200,000	no account filed
July 2004	Lightning	Florence	$75,000	Lightning struck a home on Rutledge Avenue, causing significant damage.
August 2002	Lightning	Florence	$75,000	Lightning struck a home on Claremont Ave. The fire completely destroyed the home.
July 2013	Flood	Florence	$50,000	A large portion of the city of Florence had minor to moderate flooding. Nearly four inches of rain fell in two to three hours, with multiple flood warnings and advisories issued. The following is a list of some of the street flooding that occurred: Flooding at I-95 and Hwy 52, water up to the car doors. Cheves Street at the train overpass was closed due to flooding. Disabled vehicles from flooding at Pamplico Hwy and Church St. Flooding at the 900 block of S Dargan Street with disabled vehicles. Much of Palmetto Street was flooded with more disabled vehicles. A foot of water on David McCloud Blvd. Flooding at the 400 block of Dargan as well as Brittany Drive at South Cashua Drive. One foot of water on Church Street near the BI-LO with flooding reported at Sumter Street.
May 2003	Thunderstorm Wind	Florence	$50,000	The roof of a convenience store was partially blown off and a set of double doors were blown out.
July 2004	Thunderstorm Wind	Florence	$40,000	In the 1700 block of Florence, strong winds blew shingles off of roofs, blew a large billboard over, and snapped several trees that fell on parked cars.
August 1999	Thunderstorm Wind	Florence	$25,000	Thunderstorm wind and lightning were the cause of downed trees causing a power outage to 2500 customers.
June 2003	Thunderstorm Wind	Florence	$10,000	A television newsman reported that several pine trees had their tops snapped off. There was damage to the siding and underpinnings of several mobile homes.
August 2000	Thunderstorm Wind	Florence	$10,000	911 center reported a tree down on a house in the Quinby area. Trees were also reported down on Williamsburg Road.
August 2011	Thunderstorm Wind	Florence	$8,000	Three trees were reportedly down on houses. Approximately 4000 people were without power.
July 2009	Thunderstorm Wind	Florence	$6,000	Numerous trees were reported down in residence's yard.
May 2006	Hail	Florence	$5,000	Quarter inch hail was reported at the intersection of Lucas St and I-95. A tree fell on a car.
August 2006	Thunderstorm Wind	Florence	$5,000	Florence emergency manager reported numerous power lines and trees down across the area with widespread power outages. A tree fell on a car.
January 1995	Thunderstorm Wind	Florence	$5,000	Power outages near Florence knocked NOAA Weather Radio off air.
April 2011	Thunderstorm Wind	Florence	$4,000	Trees were reportedly down on West Darlington Street.
March 2018	Thunderstorm Wind	Florence	$3,000	Trees were reported down on Palmetto St. The time was estimated based on radar data.
June 2019	Thunderstorm Wind	Florence	$2,000	Law enforcement reported power lines down across Mciver Rd and E Marion Hwy.
April 2011	Hail	Florence	$2,000	Hail up to the size of golf balls was reported along Highway 52.
September 2004	Tornado (F0)	Florence	$2,000	Tornado damaged a billboard and several trees next to a Petro truck stop. The tornado continued into Darlington county.
June 1998	Lightning	Florence	$2,000	no account filed
August 2011	Thunderstorm Wind	Florence	$1,000	A tree was reported down on Hoffmeyer Road near the entrance to Florence Mall.
August 2011	Thunderstorm Wind	Florence	$1,000	A tree was reported down on Mechanicsville Road.
June 2015	Hail	Florence	$250	Hail to the size of nickels was reported at the Food Lion on Cashua Drive.
September 2011	Hail	Florence	$250	Hail to the size of nickels was reported. The time was estimated based on radar data.
January 2024	Thunderstorm Wind	Florence	-	A pine tree of about 16 inches in diameter snapped, along with several downed limbs of about 5 inches in diameter near the intersection of Trotter Road and Chatsworth Lane in Florence.
July 2024	Flash Flood	Florence	-	Street flooding observed in the vicinity of the intersection of Summergate Drive and Pisgah Street.
July 2023	Flood	Florence	-	Flooding reported in Florence on North Irby St., Coit St., East Palmetto St., Church St., and Darlington St.
August 2022	Thunderstorm Wind	Florence	-	Multiple trees were down along Gregg Avenue.
June 2010	Heavy Rain	Florence	-	Heavy rain caused flooding in downtown Florence. Law enforcement reported that Church Street at James Jones Blvd, as well as the underpasses at Palmetto Street and Cheves Street were all under water.
June 2009	Heavy Rain	Florence	-	Heavy rainfall caused street flooding on many roads in the city of Florence. Route 76 and Palmetto Street were under a foot of water in many places. Other streets include: South Church at West Cheves, Brittany Drive, Pine and Elm at South Church Street, and South Dargan Street.
March 2008	Thunderstorm Wind	Florence	-	Emergency Manager reported several trees were blown down on Gladstone Street. Hail was also reported.
May 2007	Heavy Rain	Florence	-	Slow moving thunderstorms produced very heavy rain in downtown Florence. Many major streets were closed. A house was also struck by lightning. Damage to the home is unknown.
July 2007	Thunderstorm Wind	Florence	-	A large tree fell on a house.
May 2007	Hail	Florence	-	Penny size hail fell on Church Street. Quarter size hail was reported at the Regional Airport and the hospital.
August 2007	Thunderstorm Wind	Florence	-	Trees were blown down near Alligator Road and Twin Church Road.
May 2006	Thunderstorm Wind	Florence	-	Tree down on Hwy 57 south, blocking the entire roadway.
May 2006	Hail	Florence	-	Quarter size hail reported in Quinby.
June 2006	Hail	Florence	-	Nickel size hail was reported at Traces Golf Club. Hail was also reported southwest of Florence, along with strong winds that blew several 6-8 inch diameter trees down south of the intersection of Us Hwy 76 and Interstate 95.
June 2006	Thunderstorm Wind	Florence	-	Several trees and power lines were blown down in the Oakdale section of Florence.
June 2006	Hail	Florence	-	Nickel size hail was reported.
May 2006	Thunderstorm Wind	Florence	-	Trees down on Claussen Rd.
May 2006	Thunderstorm Wind	Florence	-	One large tree down at the intersection of West Palmetto and Edisto.
May 2006	Hail	Florence	-	Penny size hail fell at the intersection of Second Loop Rd and Palmetto.
May 2006	Hail	Florence	-	Multiple reports of hail were received in the town of Florence. On the south side of town, penny to nickel size hail was reported, with penny size hail also reported downtown. In addition, there were trees down and quarter size hail on Church St and Pine St.
July 2006	Thunderstorm Wind	Florence	-	Three large trees were blown down on Hoffmeyer Rd. near Interstate 95.
July 2006	Thunderstorm Wind	Florence	-	Numerous power lines and large trees down on Liberty Chapel Rd. near National Cemetery Rd., with trees blocking the roadway.
July 2006	Thunderstorm Wind	Florence	-	An estimated 70 mph wind gust blew pine trees down at the intersection of Evans and Palmetto St.
July 2006	Thunderstorm Wind	Florence	-	Numerous trees were snapped at Hoffmyer Rd. and Beltline. There were close to 50 trees down, also on Hoffmyer Rd. between Interstate 95 and Evans St. Penny size hail was reported, with a power line down near Chelsey Dr.
March 2005	Thunderstorm Wind	Florence	-	The Florence ASOS had a measured gusts of 58 mph.
March 2005	Thunderstorm Wind	Florence	-	Florence 911 reported trees down on West Pine Street.
May 2004	Hail	Florence	-	A spotter reported dime to nickel size hail at Hoffmire Rd and I-95.

Every storm recorded in Florence County

Map coverage status

No historic map-sheet match is published for this property yet. That does not mean no map exists. This record needs a coordinate-quality review before it can be joined to a sheet boundary. Browse the county's mapped places while that work is pending.

Listed places nearby

6 within 8 miles

Other National Register properties close enough to walk or drive between, ordered by distance from this one. Both positions come from the same geocoding pass that matched these properties to their map sheets.

Property	Distance	Listed
Griffin Motor Company	0.6 miles	2018
Florence Downtown Historic District	0.7 miles	2008
Florence Downtown Historic District (Boundary Increase)	0.7 miles	2013
U.S. Post Office	0.8 miles	1977
Poynor Junior High School	0.9 miles	1983
Florence Public Library	1.1 miles	2006

Sources for this property

National Archives record	The nomination case file for reference 100006018 in Record Group 79.
Florence County	All 29 listed properties in this county.

Provenance

Listing record. National Park Service National Register of Historic Places, listed-properties dataset, current to 2026-05-22.
Map join. Address geocoded through the United States Census geocoder, then tested against the published boundary of every sheet in the USGS Historical Topographic Map Collection.
How this page is made. Listing fields come from federal records; map-sheet coverage is a labelled coordinate-to-boundary calculation, not a source-field claim.
Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.