Located on the Ashley River, Drayton Hall is the only plantation house to have survived both the American Revolutionary War and the Civil War. The mansion was built by John Drayton (1715 - 1779). The house is believed to have been originally occupied in the early 1750's.
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| Drayton Hall |
Drayton Hall is managed by
The National Trust for Historic Preservation. It has been open to the public since 1977. For more information on Drayton Hall, here is the Wikipedia link:
Drayton Hall
Drayton Hall is a prime example of Palladian architecture. Information on house tours are found on this website:
Visit Drayton Hall
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| Drayton Hall on the Ashley River |
