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The Burt-Stark Mansion is the architectural jewel of Abbeville, South Carolina. This Civil War era structure contains centuries of history woven through its walls, furniture, artifacts and decorations. Tours and event hosting are available.
The Burt-Stark Mansion, also known as Armistead Burt House, in Abbeville, South Carolina was the site of the last Council of War of cabinet members of the Confederate government.
The Burt-Stark Museum house is a lovely Southern mansion, which would make it worth a visit in itself. However, even more important than its beauty is its historical impact: After the fall of the Confederate capital of Richmond, the Confederate government fled, with the idea of re-grouping and continuing the war.
The Burt-Stark Mansion is the architectural jewel of Abbeville, South Carolina. This Civil War era structure contains centuries of history woven through its walls, furniture, artifacts and decorations. Tours and event hosting are available.
Burt-Stark Mansion. South Carolina. 400 North Main Street. Abbeville, SC 29620. United States. Get Directions. Website. http://www.burt-stark.com. This house was the site of the last "council of war" held by Confederate president Jefferson Davis on May 2, 1865.
The Burt-Stark mansion was the site of the last gathering of Confederate President Jefferson Davis' war council. Now owned by the Abbeville County Historic Preservation Commission, the home is open for tours on select days.
The Burt-Stark Museum house is a lovely Southern mansion, which would make it worth a visit in itself. However, even more important than its beauty is its historical impact: After the fall of the Confederate capital of Richmond, the Confederate government fled, with the idea of re-grouping and continuing the war.
