Sylvania (McCormick County, South Carolina)

Sylvania is a historic house located in McCormick County, South Carolina, built in 1825 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. Originally constructed by John Hearst, an ancestor of media mogul William Randolph Hearst, the house has a rich history involving notable figures such as Frank Wideman, Sr., who served under President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The structure features Federal style architecture with Regency details and has been meticulously restored by its recent owners, Jay and Kim Dowd III, who are dedicated to preserving this significant piece of South Carolina's heritage.