Charlton Rauch House

The Charlton Rauch House, built in 1886, is a notable historic home located in Lexington, South Carolina. This 2+1⁄2-story Queen Anne style house features a unique irregular plan and a gable roof, adorned with weatherboard siding. Visitors can admire its distinctive architectural elements, including a one-story hip-roofed porch, a second-story shed-roofed porch, and a striking two-story polygonal bay. The house was owned by Charlton Rauch, who was known for his livery stable and work as a cotton buyer. Recognized for its historical significance, the house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983, making it an interesting site for both tourists and researchers interested in local history and architecture.