National Register of Historic Places

Magnolia Hall

Hagood, Sumter County, South Carolina
Listed
September 1, 1999
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
99000101

About this property

Magnolia Hall is an historic plantation located in the High Hills of Santee at 2025 Horatio-Hagood Road, Hagood, South Carolina. Its Greek Revival plantation house was built in 1821 by its owner Isaac Barnes. After Dr. Swepson Saunders bought the property in 1853, he added onto it in 1855 and 1860. Magnolia Hall was threatened with destruction by Union troops in April 1865, under the command of Brigadier General Edward E. Potter, but was reportedly saved by the actions of Dr. Saunder's slave cook in feeding the troops when they appeared. Dr. Saunders, who took refuge somewhere between Magnolia Hall and Stateburg, wrote to his wife that he had seen the burning houses in Stateburg and had expected to see their own house burning. On September 2, 1999, Magnolia Hall was added to the National Register of Historic Places. It is also known as the Dr. Swepson Saunders House.

Location

2025 Horatio-Hagood Rd.
Hagood, Sumter County, South Carolina
34.05696, -80.57110

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was Magnolia Hall listed on the National Register?

Magnolia Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 1, 1999.

What type of historic resource is Magnolia Hall?

Magnolia Hall is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Magnolia Hall is recorded as the industrial era.

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