Hampton Plantation State Historic Site preserves McClellanville, known for its beautiful temple front domestic architecture. The plantation, which was listed as a National Historic Landmark in 1970, is considered to be one of the nation's finest examples of a preserved intact Georgian-style plantation house.

Visitors can explore the site's 300 acres, which are located along the banks of scenic Hampton Creek, and view its 2.5-story wood frame house structure, which showcases lovely architectural elements like eight Doric columns and a decorative Adamesque frieze and pedimented gable. The mansions is open to the public as a living history facility, showcasing extensive plantation grounds that have been mostly reclaimed by nature. Lovely trails showcase native wildlife such as the red-cockaded woodpecker and sites like the historic African-American Cemetery.

1950 Rutledge Rd, McClellanville, SC 29458, Phone: 843-546-9361

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