Historical Marker

Otranto Plantation

OTRANTO BLVD. (EXTENSION OF OTRANTO RD., S. C. SEC. RD. 8-542), AT THE RAILROAD TRACKS, JUST SOUTHWEST OF GOOSE CREEK · Hanahan · Berkeley

South Carolina marker

Inscription

Originally known as "Yeshoe," this plantation was granted in 1679 to Arthur Middleton, greatgranduncle of the signer of the Declaration of Independence. Called "Otranto" after 1771, when it was bought by Dr. Alexander Garden, noted physician and botanist, for whom the "Gardenia" was named. In recent times, the estate was used as a hunt club.

Erected by Garden Club of Otranto, 1986

Location

AddressOTRANTO BLVD. (EXTENSION OF OTRANTO RD., S. C. SEC. RD. 8-542), AT THE RAILROAD TRACKS, JUST SOUTHWEST OF GOOSE CREEK
CityHanahan
CountyBerkeley
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates32.965000, -80.041900

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