Otranto Plantation Indigo Vats
Otranto Plantation Indigo Vats, Historic indigo processing vats in Berkeley County, United States.
The processing facility contains two square vats measuring 14 feet across, constructed with stuccoed interiors for the fermentation and settling of indigo plants.
The Otranto Plantation Indigo Vats, relocated by the Verona Chemical Company in 1979, stand as remnants from South Carolina's colonial agricultural period.
These structures document the methods of indigo production, which required specific knowledge of fermentation processes and precise timing for optimal dye extraction.
The vats are located along Secondary Road 503, east of Goose Creek, and received National Register of Historic Places designation in December 1989.
The upper steeper vat connected to a lower beater vat through a small portal, allowing the processed liquid to flow between chambers during production.
Location: Berkeley County
GPS coordinates: 32.98390,-79.93250
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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