Moncks Corner SC Plantation History 1714 Photo 1938

This vintage photograph, captured by Frances Benjamin Johnston, features a historic structure located in Moncks Corner, Berkeley County, South Carolina. The building, dating back to approximately 1714, was constructed by Thomas Broughton, who was known as a planter, trader, soldier, and politician. Its architectural style is characterized by English bond brickwork, a testament to early Colonial craftsmanship.

The photograph showcases the plantations interior, highlighting various furnishings and decorative elements such as candelabras, fireplaces, and mirrors. These details provide insight into the lifestyle and domestic arrangements of the period, reflecting the opulence of plantation life in the Low Country.

This image is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South and was published in Samuel Gaillard Stoneys Plantations of the Carolina Low Country in 1938. It serves as a valuable historical record, contributing to our understanding of early American architecture and plantation culture in South Carolina.