Historic Eutawville Home, SC 1808 - Photo from 1938

Frances Benjamin Johnston captured this vintage photograph highlighting a historic structure in Eutawville, Berkeley County, South Carolina, built in 1808 by Wm. Henry Sinkler, a descendant of an indigo planting family. The house illustrates elements characteristic of Southern architecture, including dormers, porches, and porte cocheres.

This image is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, which documents significant architectural landmarks in the region. Johnstons work contributes to the understanding of Southern plantation homes and their historical context, providing insight into the lifestyle and heritage of the area.

The photo was published in 1938 in Plantations of the Carolina Low Country by Samuel Gaillard Stoney. It is preserved in the Prints and Photographs Division of the Library of Congress, ensuring its accessibility for future generations interested in the architectural history of the South.