Corotoman

Corotoman is a colonial plantation site in Lancaster County where archaeological work has uncovered foundations and remains. The remnants show the layout of buildings and how farming and craft work were organized.

The plantation developed in the early colonial period and was later run by Robert Carter III, one of the region's wealthiest landowners. It operated as a major agricultural center until it was gradually abandoned.

The excavations reveal how people lived and worked on colonial plantations through physical remains. You can see through the uncovered structures what different roles people held on the property.

The site is protected as an archaeological location and can be visited through local historical organizations. It helps to contact these groups beforehand to ask about access and current conditions.

The site was lost to history for a time and only rediscovered in modern times, leading to systematic excavations. This late discovery meant archaeologists could explore new methods to understand plantation life of the past.

Location: Lancaster County

GPS coordinates: 37.65472,-76.44389

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:41