Boone Hall Plantation

This plantation dates back to 1681. With 738 acres, this plantation grew indigo and cotton. When these crops were no longer profitable, the owners planted pecan trees. For many years, pecans were sold all over the country from this farm. With the destruction of the pecan trees due to hurricanes, the main source of income came from making bricks. The mansion was built in 1935. Prior to that time, an old farm house was on the property but was destroyed in order to build the mansion. The gardens were absolutely beautiful. The other building is where the cotton gin was located.