Black River Plantation House, Historic plantation house in Georgetown County, United States
The Black River Plantation House is a two-story home in Neo-Classical Revival style, with a weatherboard exterior and a hipped roof, located along South Carolina Highway 51 in Georgetown County. It sits northwest of Peters Creek, surrounded by woodland and river terrain.
The Black River Plantation House was built in 1919 as a 2+1⁄2-story Neo-Classical Revival frame house. In 1942 the International Paper Company purchased it and used it as a resort for company employees and guests. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994.
The river-facing front displays four columns with Corinthian capitals, a style favored by wealthy Southern landowners in the 1800s. This architectural choice was a visible sign of social standing in the region at the time.
The property sits along a rural highway and is most easily reached by car from Georgetown. The surrounding woodland and river terrain mean that sturdy shoes and insect protection are a good idea for any time spent outside.
The house is also known as the International Paper Company House, from its 1942 purchase by the company, which used it as a resort for employees and guests. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994.
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