Stateburg Historic District, Historic district in Sumter County, South Carolina.

Stateburg Historic District covers 5,066 acres (20.50 km2) north and east of Stateburg in the High Hills of Santee near Sumter, South Carolina, reaching Meeting House Road to the north and South Carolina Highway 441 to the east. It holds two National Historic Landmarks, Borough House Plantation and the Church of the Holy Cross, plus at least eight contributing properties, among them Brookland Plantation, Millwood Plantation, Oakland Plantation, Moorhill, Maverick House, Miller House (Ellison House), Chapel of Ease, High Hills of Santee Baptist Church and The Ruins.

Stateburg was founded in 1783 by General Thomas Sumter, who hoped it would become the state capital but lost to Columbia by a few votes. It served as the seat of Claremont County from 1783 to 1800. In April 1865, Union troops under Brigadier General Edward E. Potter destroyed many of its buildings.

The district reflects how wealthy Charleston families chose to build summer retreats here, creating a secondary settlement for the planter class. These properties shaped the local landscape as a collection of private estates rather than a compact town.

The properties within the district remain in private ownership and are not open to casual visitors for exploring the grounds. Plan to view the area from the roadway and public areas rather than entering private land.

The Miller House, later called Ellison House, belonged to Governor Stephen D. Miller before passing to the Ellison family, who achieved prominence in the community. William Ellison purchased his freedom in 1816 and went on to become a skilled craftsman and property owner of note.