National Register of Historic Places

Black River Plantation House

Georgetown, Georgetown County, South Carolina
Listed
March 2, 1994
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
94000062

About this property

Black River Plantation House, also known as Rice Hope Plantation, Black River; and International Paper Company House, is a historic home located near Georgetown in Georgetown County, South Carolina. It was built in 1919, and is a 2+1⁄2-story, Neo-Classical Revival frame house. It is clad in weatherboard and has a hipped roof. The riverside façade features a portico supported by four columns with Corinthian order capitals. The house was purchased by the International Paper Company in 1942, and used by company employees and guests as a resort. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994.

Location

Georgetown, Georgetown County, South Carolina
33.51074, -79.29993

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Black River Plantation House listed on the National Register?

Black River Plantation House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 2, 1994.

What type of historic resource is Black River Plantation House?

Black River Plantation House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Black River Plantation House?

The period of significance for Black River Plantation House is recorded as the industrial era.

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