Mansfield Plantation: A Legacy on the Black River

Standing on the banks of the Black River, Mansfield Plantation is a living testament to antebellum rice plantations. In 1718, it started as a five-hundred-acre land grant near the upstart village of Georgetown. The main house was built around 1800, and the plantation soon grew to nearly one thousand acres. John and Sallie Middleton Parker returned the property to the Man-Taylor-Lance-Parker family, a line of ownership dating back 150 years. Ongoing preservation projects ensure that future generations can explore and appreciate one of the most well-preserved rice plantations in America. Plantation historian Christopher C. Boyle captures the spirit of Mansfield Plantation and unravels the many mysteries of its past.

Author: Christopher Boyle

Publisher: History Press Library Editions

Publication Date: May 04, 2015

Number of Pages: 242 pages

Binding: Hardback or Cased Book

ISBN-10: 1540202224

ISBN-13: 9781540202222