It rained pretty much all night and things didn't change after sun up. Our plan had always been to visit Rose Hill Plantation to get another stamp in our book. That we did. The plantation was owned by the governor of South Carolina when the state seceded from the union. He owned 7000 acres and 170 slaves. The house was built with thick brick walls but everthing that wasn't brick deteriorated after his heirs let it go. In 1949 an architect from Columbia decided to restore it. The pics below were taken before and after the restoration. The property was well known for its rose garden, hence the name of the estate. There are 4, 175 year old, southern magnolia trees in the front yard. One of them is the state record holder. The state has owned the property since the 60's. The rain should stop tonight. We will be here one more day.
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