National Historic Landmark

Millford Plantation

Pinewood, Sumter County, South Carolina
Listed
November 19, 1971
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
71000808

About this property

Millford Plantation (also spelled Milford) is a historic slaveowner plantation house located on South Carolina Highway 261 west of Pinewood, South Carolina. It was sometimes called Manning's Folly because of its remote location in the High Hills of Santee section of the state and its elaborate details. Designated as a National Historic Landmark, it is regarded as one of the finest examples of Greek Revival residential architecture in the United States. The house has been restored and preserved along with many of its original Duncan Phyfe furnishings.

Location

Pinewood, Sumter County, South Carolina
33.74849, -80.53826

Categories

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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

St. Mark's Church
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Pinewood Depot
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Singleton's Graveyard
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Zante Plantation
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Oakland Plantation
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Nearby Battles

Action at Fort Motte (approach skirmish)
1781Revolutionary War
10.2 mi
Battle of Fort Motte
1781Revolutionary War
10.8 mi
Siege of Fort Motte (approach skirmishes)
1781Revolutionary War
11.5 mi

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When was Millford Plantation listed on the National Register?

Millford Plantation was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 19, 1971.

What type of historic resource is Millford Plantation?

Millford Plantation is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Millford Plantation a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Millford Plantation 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 Millford Plantation?

The period of significance for Millford Plantation is recorded as the industrial era.

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