Rose Hill Plantation

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(61) · State park in Union, United States
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Rose Hill Plantation State Historic Site is a historic site in Union County, South Carolina, that preserves the home of William H. Gist, the 68th governor of …

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Jun 4, 2023
Guide knew very little about the area and mansion. Openly admitted that much of what she was telling was speculation but it was passed off as fact. She really seemed to be pushing an agenda but that’… Full review by chriswI65707
Mar 28, 2023
My husband and I visited Rose Hill Plantation on a Sunday in March. It was a beautiful place to visit. Unfortunately we missed the last tour of the day so we walked around the property and looked in … Full review by Meander563698
Jul 25, 2022
Disappointed that docent was not more knowledgeable about the house and family. We learned several very interesting items on line after the tour. We've seen lots of home museums and this tour was the… Full review by EHF49

Facts

Construction completed:1832
Architect:William H. Gist

Questions & answers

Q:
Are reservations needed to tour this facility?
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No the tours are at certain times but no reservations
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Answer by pjjSc · Jan 21, 2018
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Frequently asked questions

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How large was Rose Hill Plantation?
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Estimates put the size of Rose Hill around 2,000 acres in 1860. As many as 178 people may have been enslaved here at once by the Gists.
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