Woodmanston Plantation Historical Marker
N 31° 42.333 W 081° 29.274
17R E 453768 N 3507902
Woodmanston Plantation Historical Marker on Barrington Ferry Rd 4.9 miles west from US-17/GA 25 2.3 miles south of Riceboro Georgia
Waymark Code: WM1MZP
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 06/04/2007
Views: 28
“Established in 1760 by William and John Eatton LeConte, Woodmanston became one of Georgia’s earliest inland swamp rice plantations. In spite of Inidan attacks and marauding armies during the Revolution, Woodmanston prospered.
In 1810 control of Woodmanston passed to Lousi LeConte, John Eatton’s son. Louis spent much of his time creating a botanical garden which became world famous for its collection of bulbs and camellias. Louis died in 1838 and his garden was eventually lost.
Two of Louis LeConte’s children, John and Joseph, became professors at the University of California at Berkley. John became the university’s first president. Joseph is remembered for his geological research and as a founder of the Sierra Club.
In 1973 Woodmanston was placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Erected 1996 by the Liberty County Historical Society”
Type of Marker: Highway
Date: 1996
Sponsor: Liberty County Historical Society
Marker #: Not listed
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