Oakland Plantation

Oakland Plantation is a residential house on Beech Island with a central hall, a two-over-two room plan, and distinctive chimneys on the gable ends. The property includes multiple buildings, with a one-story frame dairy house and a garage structure built in a later period.

The house was built between 1824 and 1826 and was originally known as the Wade Glover House. During the 19th century, the property became an important center for cotton production and agriculture in Aiken County.

The main house displays features of local rural architecture with its central hall and symmetrical layout typical of residential homes in the region. The outbuildings, such as the dairy house and garage, come from different decades and show how daily life on the property evolved over time.

The property is located in a rural area and it is helpful to arrive by vehicle, as the surroundings are not densely settled. Visitors should expect that this site does not have many visitor centers or conveniences nearby, so good planning is recommended.

The dairy house dates to 1850 and is one of the oldest preserved outbuildings on the property. This structure offers rare glimpses into specialized agricultural activities that were necessary for operating this plantation.