Preserving the Lawton House
Ownership spanning generations
The Lawton House and Treadwell Street Historical Association was established to protect, restore, and sustain a historic home that has remained in the Lawton family for over a century.
What stands today is more than a structure. It is a record of family, resilience, and long-standing community presence in Orangeburg.
Why it Matters
Understanding the significance of Treadwell Street
This home is part of the Treadwell Street Historic District, one of the most significant African American communities in Orangeburg’s history. For decades, this neighborhood was home to laborers, tradesmen, professionals, and business owners whose lives and contributions helped shape the cultural and economic fabric of the region.
The Need
Preservation requires action
What was built to endure now requires careful restoration.
As stewards of the Lawton family legacy, descendants are working to:
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Restore and stabilize the structure
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Secure funding for long-term preservation
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Maintain generational continuity
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Protect the surrounding historic district as a living record
Current Progress
Measured steps toward preservation
The Lawton House has been awarded a grant from the South Carolina Department of Archives and History (SCDAH), supporting initial stabilization and restoration efforts.
This milestone represents meaningful progress toward long-term preservation and public engagement.
