Coker Experimental Farms
National Historic Landmark

Coker Experimental Farms

Hartsville, Darlington County, South Carolina
Listed
October 14, 1966
Type
Site
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
66000706

About this property

Coker Experimental Farms, also known as Coker Pedigreed Seed Company, is a National Historic Landmark agricultural site at 1257 South Fourth Street in Hartsville, South Carolina, USA. The property, which is now owned by a museum, was the location where David R. Coker conducted crucial breeding experiments to enhance the strains of cotton and other crops cultivated in the southern United States. Coker was a major force in the development of agricultural extension services in the South in the early decades of the 20th century. What remains of his farm was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1964.

Location

Hartsville, Darlington County, South Carolina
34.36432, -80.05933

Categories

AGRICULTURE
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Sources

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

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Nearby Historic Sites

Coker, J. L., Company Building
Industrial
1 mi
Davidson Hall, Coker College
Industrial
1 mi
Hartsville Passenger Station
Industrial
1 mi
Memorial Hall
Industrial
1.1 mi
Arcade Hotel
Industrial
1.1 mi

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When was Coker Experimental Farms listed on the National Register?

Coker Experimental Farms was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1966.

What type of historic resource is Coker Experimental Farms?

Coker Experimental Farms is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Coker Experimental Farms a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Coker Experimental Farms has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Coker Experimental Farms?

The period of significance for Coker Experimental Farms is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1902.

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