Pee Dee River Rice Planters Historic District
Pee Dee River Rice Planters Historic District, Rice plantations historic district in Georgetown County, US.
The district contains twelve rice plantations along the Pee Dee River and five along the Waccamaw River, featuring historic buildings and agricultural structures.
From 1750 to 1910, this area produced the majority of South Carolina's rice, establishing the state as the leading rice producer in America.
The four plantation houses at Exchange, Rosebank, Chicora Wood, and Dirleton exhibit traditional frame construction with central hall layouts common to the region.
The district includes preserved rice fields with functioning canals, dikes, and trunks that demonstrate historical rice cultivation methods in South Carolina.
Two original rice barns remain at Hasty Point and Exchange plantations, along with a complete rice mill and chimney at Chicora Wood.
Location: Georgetown County
GPS coordinates: 33.20250,-79.33278
Latest update: March 4, 2025 13:31
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