Jacob Kelley House is a historic home located near Hartsville,

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. The original one-story, log portion of the house predates 1830. The home was enlarged, weatherboarded, and a second story added about 1830–1840. It was later doubled with the addition of a two-story annex. It was the home of Jacob Kelley (1780-1874), prominent early settler and founder of the small agricultural community, Kelley Town. Its military significance stems from its use as headquarters for the Union troops of Gen.

John E. Smith John Eugene Smith (1816-1897) was a Swiss immigrant to the United States, who served as a Union general during the American Civil War. Early life Smith was born in Bern, Switzerland, in 1816. His father had served under Napoleon Bonaparte and em ...

, Commander of the 3rd Division, 15th Army Corps, in March 1865. From this location the Federal troops commandeered the nearby Kelley Mills, ransacking and laying waste to the surrounding area. It was listed on the

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in 1971. The house is open for tours on the first Sunday of the month from March through December.

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