About this property
Blooming Grove, also known as the Mandeville-Rogers House, is a historic plantation house located near Florence, Florence County, South Carolina. It was originally constructed about 1790, with a two-story addition built between 1800 and 1820. It is an I-house form dwelling, with an Early Classical Revival two-story portico. Also on the property is a contributing brick-lined well. Blooming Grove is associated with Frank Mandeville Rogers (1857–1945), who promoted the growing of Bright Leaf tobacco in South Carolina.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 05000517. It was listed on May 31, 2005.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Blooming Grove listed on the National Register?
Blooming Grove was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 31, 2005.
What type of historic resource is Blooming Grove?
Blooming Grove is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Blooming Grove?
The period of significance for Blooming Grove is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1790.
Can I research the history near Blooming Grove?
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