Windsor Plantation
Windsor Plantation, Cotton plantation house on Russell Creek, Edisto Island, United States.
Windsor Plantation is a wooden house with Georgian-style design built on Edisto Island in South Carolina. The structure displays characteristic features of mid-1800s cotton estates, including covered porches and traditional construction details typical of coastal agricultural properties.
The house was built in 1857 as a wedding gift from Edward Whaley to his son and quickly became an important agricultural center. The property maintained its role as a significant economic establishment throughout the rest of the 1800s.
The house reflects how wealthy landowners of the era displayed their status through expansive porches and tall rooms designed for the heat. Such architectural choices show the daily priorities and values of those who built fortunes from cotton cultivation.
The property sits along Russell Creek on Edisto Island, and its waterfront position shaped how the estate operated historically. When visiting, expect an open rural setting with limited shade, so plan your time accordingly and bring protection from the elements.
The house still stands today even though the infrastructure for cotton production disappeared long ago and the island transformed completely. This makes it a rare survivor of a way of life that most visitors can now only see preserved in this one building.
Location: South Carolina
GPS coordinates: 32.59944,-80.34472
Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:27
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