Rose Hill Plantation House
Rose Hill Plantation House, Gothic Revival plantation house in Bluffton, South Carolina.
The two-story wooden residence features vertical board-and-batten siding, a cruciform design, and a steep gable roof resting on a brick foundation.
Construction of the house began in 1858 for Dr. John Kirk and Caroline Kirk, but work stopped during the Civil War and resumed after World War II.
The plantation produced cotton and rice as primary crops, reflecting the agricultural practices and economic structure of the antebellum South Carolina lowcountry.
The mansion stands within a gated community at US 278, where the Middleton White Foundation maintains the property and organizes guided tours.
Union soldiers left their mark during the Civil War by scratching messages into a mirror that hung in the entrance hallway.
Location: Beaufort County
Inception: 1858
Architectural style: Carpenter Gothic
GPS coordinates: 32.29500,-80.87528
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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