Middleburg Plantation, human settlement in South Carolina, United States of America
Middleburg Plantation is a wood and brick house in Huger, South Carolina. The structure displays a simple style with a hipped roof and two chimneys, surrounded by old oak trees and extensive grounds that once supported rice and cotton farming.
Built in 1697 by Benjamin Simons, a French Huguenot settler, it ranks among the oldest house types in the region. During the American Revolution, it narrowly escaped destruction by British forces, leaving a saber mark on the front door as evidence of that encounter.
The name reflects the early European settlers who established this place. Visitors can explore the house and grounds to understand how people lived and worked here centuries ago, including the stories of enslaved workers whose labor sustained the property.
The property is private and not open to the public for interior visits. However, visitors can view the exterior and grounds from the surrounding area and learn about its history through available resources and information.
A saber mark on the front door comes from British officer Banastre Tarleton during the Revolution. Additionally, the first steam-driven rice mill in the country was built here around 1800, transforming the region's agricultural economy.
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