Richmond Plantation, Historical plantation site near Cordesville, United States.
Richmond Plantation is a historic site in Berkeley County containing architectural structures and archaeological remains from an 18th-century rice estate. The grounds show multiple building foundations and work areas that reveal how this agricultural property was organized and operated.
The estate was established in the 18th century as a rice plantation and remained operational through the pre-Civil War period. It gained recognition through listing on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 as a site of historical importance.
The grounds reflect daily life during the antebellum period, with traces of dwellings and work areas that show how people lived and labored on the estate. Visitors can observe how spaces were organized and how different activities took place across the property.
The site is located in Berkeley County near Cordesville and can be explored to examine the archaeological remains and structural foundations scattered across the grounds. Visiting works best in favorable weather, as the location is outdoors and walking across the property is part of the experience.
The site continues to be explored through ongoing archaeological investigations that reveal how rice was grown and processed on the land. These research efforts uncover everyday objects and techniques that offer fresh perspectives on early American agricultural methods.
Location: Berkeley County
GPS coordinates: 33.07860,-79.85940
Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:42
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