Cedar Grove, Federal plantation house in Edgefield County, United States.
Cedar Grove is a two-story Federal-style plantation house built between 1790 and 1805 near Edgefield. Its white clapboard exterior and high gable roof frame a double-tiered portico with delicate Adamesque detail. Inside are a barrel-vaulted hallway, carved mantelpieces, and hand-painted French wallpaper in the right front parlor. A servant's quarters and original kitchen stand on the grounds.
Cedar Grove was built between 1790 and 1805 for John Blocker, whose father Michael Blocker had emigrated from Prussia. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. As of 2024 it is owned by Brian Branton, an attorney and lobbyist originally from North Carolina.
Inside, you will find hand-painted French wallpaper in the right front parlor, carved mantelpieces, and a barrel-vaulted hallway. These details show how the family displayed their taste and means through refined interior design.
The property lies about 5 miles northwest of Edgefield along U.S. Route 25 and is visible from the road. It is a private historic property, so visitors should confirm access arrangements in advance before planning a visit.
The boxwood plants from the gardens here caught the attention of the Rockefeller family during the Great Depression. They purchased these specimens and relocated them to the Governor's Palace in Williamsburg, where they continue to grow today.
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