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Around Middleton Plantation, Charleston, SC

Random photographs taken late afternoon, when the sun finally warmed us up (yeah, not northern cold but now I’m ‘southernized’).

This plantation is maintained gardens, hundreds of years old. The lawn mowers, flocks of sheep, were in the stables by the time we arrived.

The main house was probably built around 1705, in 1755 two flanking buildings were added.

Around Middleton Plantation, Charleston, SC
Around Middleton Plantation, Charleston, SC

Above is the south flanker. The other two buildings were burned beyond repair by the New York 56th Regiment in 1865, the end of the Civil War. The federal army moved along the Ashley River burning all but one plantation. After the war the south flanker became the main residence until 1975.

Around Middleton Plantation, Charleston, SC
Around Middleton Plantation, Charleston, SC

Most of the land around the house is landscaped, and terraced hills. The slopes must have been added on the small hill since we are flat, sea level flat. I checked once and this is one of the highest elevations in the Lowcountry.

Around Middleton Plantation, Charleston, SC
Around Middleton Plantation, Charleston, SC

Several large reflection ponds are on the property, and yes Alligators can wander by. The old mill house is along the back of this pond. Behind the mill is a very large rice field pond filled by the water gates, Trunks, along the Ashley.

Around Middleton Plantation, Charleston, SC
Around Middleton Plantation, Charleston, SC

Final shot here is of a statue, one of many, around the Spanish Moss and oaks. This statue survived the war by being buried and hidden until federal troops left the area.

If you read PassingByPhoto.com you will have seen photographs of the stables and barnyards. Each spring Ellen drops by often to visit the ‘Sheeps’. Tiny lambs bouncing around and entertaining everyone.

Middleton Plantation, Ashley River Road, Charleston, SC.

Sun Setting On A Plantation House

The sun came out yesterday afternoon, it was a bit late so we dropped by another nearby plantation. This property is more formal than any of the others around me so only two short lens in my pocket.

Formal is a good description since at one point this was the largest formal garden in the US. Middleton Planation was the home of several of the founding fathers of the country, this being only one of nineteen rice plantations they owned.

Sun Setting On A Plantation House
Sun Setting On A Plantation House

This was taken as we were leaving. Unfortunately photography is not allowed in the house.

Middleton Plantation, Charleston, South Carolina.

Found On A Walk, Charleston Monochrome

Charleston, South Carolina is an old historic town with lots to see, and photograph. I think these images were taken along a single street.

Basically I’m a constant tourist.

Found On A Walk, Charleston Monochrome
Found On A Walk, Charleston Monochrome

Below is a converted carriage house, complete with a Vespa. I’ve seen this before, with a different Vespa.

Found On A Walk, Charleston Monochrome
Found On A Walk, Charleston Monochrome

Next is a shot I grabbed passing by one of the art galleries that are on every corner.

Found On A Walk, Charleston Monochrome
Found On A Walk, Charleston Monochrome

The house is under renovation, so I’m not peeping in peoples windows.

Found On A Walk, Charleston Monochrome
Found On A Walk, Charleston Monochrome

Last is one of the many stone fences that line the side alleys on most streets.

Found On A Walk, Charleston Monochrome
Found On A Walk, Charleston Monochrome

Photographs taken off the French Quarter, Charleston, South Carolina.