Blair Art Studios

Built by Col. Thomas Lyles in 1812, and fully restored, the house is situated on a knoll on 15 acres in Blair, SC. The 20 mile view across the rolling hills of the Sumter National Forest from upstairs is amazing. For a history of the plantation click here.

Looking to the west toward the Broad River basin during the winter.

Telephoto lens compresses the distant hills behind the house on a hazy summer day

Blair, SC is located on the Broad River in Fairfield County, about 40 miles north of Columbia, and about 50 mile south of Charlotte, NC. It was named after my ancestors whe settled there in the late 1700's

Maps of Blair. Click on image to open large map in new window

Click here to see interior of house