Walnut Grove Plantation

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O V E R V I E W

Facility:

Description:

This home of Charles & Mary Moore was built in 1765 on a land grant from King George III. Their eldest daughter, Kate Moore Barry, served as a scout for Gen. Daniel Morgan at the Battle of Cowpens during the Revolutionary War. The documented collection of antique furnishings and accessories vividly portrays living conditions in Spartanburg County prior to 1805. Guided tours are given of the manor house, kitchen and academy, one of the first schools in the area. Other buildings on the site include a blacksmith's forge, a wheat house, a smoke house, a barn sheltering a Conestoga wagon, and a well house. A very old family cemetery is just a short walk from the main buildings and should be included in your visit.

School children for numerous years have visited this plantation, learned about the Revolutionary War, and heard the interesting stories regarding the Moore family.

The tour for the plantation is not a long one, and can be done in a morning or afternoon. Packing a picnic lunch and enjoying the covered picnic area is a nice addition to the visit. There is a picnic shelter available. A gift store is at the main entrance. Contact the plantation to find out about special Revolutionary War re-enactments and other planned activities.

A D D R E S S

Address 1:

1200 Otts Shoals Road

Address 2:

City:

Roebuck

State/Province:

Zip Code:

29376

V I S I T I N G I N F O

Hours:

Year Round Saturday 11-5, Sunday 2-5
April - October: Tuesday-Friday 11-5; Saturday 11-5, Sunday 2-5
Closed Holidays and Mondays

Admission:

Adults $6.00; Youth $3.00; Ages 0-5 Free (cash only)

Telephone:

(864) 576-6546

Website:

http://www.spartanburghistory.org/node/2.html

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