Julian, if the property in question is not already listed on the National Register of Historic Places, get in touch with the National Park Service ASAP. Listing takes at least 90 days. _http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/listing.htm_ (http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/listing.htm) You should also contact the National Trust for Historic Preservation. South Carolina addresses are available at the URL below: _http://www.nationaltrust.org/help/statewide_org.asp?st=SC_ (http://www.nationaltrust.org/help/statewide_org.asp?st=SC) Suzanne Gorey