Fenwick Hall, Georgian plantation house on Johns Island near Charleston, United States
Fenwick Hall is a brick mansion built in the Georgian style on Johns Island near Charleston. The two-story structure with a raised basement, hip roof, and symmetrical design shows typical features of colonial plantation architecture.
The house was built in the 18th century and served as a command center for the British Army during the 1780 Siege of Charleston in the Revolutionary War. This military role during the fight for independence left a lasting mark on its past.
The house served as Johns Island Stud and helped introduce English thoroughbred horses to the Southeast during colonial times. Visitors can sense this equestrian heritage in how the property is laid out and used today.
The location sits on Johns Island south of Charleston, accessible via River Road and Maybank Highway in the area. Visitors should know this is a private historic property and may not be open for visits at all times.
This is the only 18th-century structure that still stands on Johns Island. A later Federal-style dining wing was added to the house, showing how it evolved and was adapted over time.
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