Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Were there plantation houses at Cypress Gardens?
Yes, there were two plantation homes on the property which was named Dean Hall Plantation. The swamp at Cypress Gardens was actually the water reservoir that served to irrigate the rice fields. The two homes were named the Nesbitt House and Dean Hall. The houses were actually located on the property that was sold to the Dupont Company. The homes were relocated. One was moved to Moncks Corner and now serves as the location of the Berkeley Chamber of Commerce offices. The public is able to stop by the Chamber office and obtain visitor information in the historic home. The other home was moved by barge to a location just outside of Beaufort, SC and is a private residence.