Walnut Grove Plantation facts for kids
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Walnut Grove Plantation
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Walnut Grove Plantation
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 Location in South Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Nearest city | Spartanburg, South Carolina |
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| Built | 1765 |
| Architectural style | Georgian |
| NRHP reference No. | 70000603 |
| Added to NRHP | July 01, 1970 |
Walnut Grove Plantation is a historic home located in Roebuck, South Carolina. It was built in 1765 for Charles and Mary Moore. This large farm was given to them by King George III of England. Today, you can visit Walnut Grove to learn about life in the past.
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Walnut Grove Plantation: A Historic Home
The Moore Family and Early Days
Charles Moore was a school teacher. He used his large, 3,000-acre farm to grow crops. The Moores had ten children. Many of their family members still live in the area today. The plantation was a busy place. It helped the family live and grow food.
Kate Barry: A Revolutionary Hero
The Moores' oldest daughter was Margaret Catharine Moore. She was best known as Kate Barry. Kate played an important role during the American Revolutionary War. She served as a scout for General Daniel Morgan. This was during the famous Battle of Cowpens. People say Kate Barry helped plant the grove of black walnut trees at the plantation.
Exploring Walnut Grove Today
Today, the main house at Walnut Grove has been carefully fixed up. It looks much like it did long ago. You can take tours through the main house. You can also see other old buildings on the property. These include a schoolhouse and a wheat house. There are several other structures to explore too.
The Mystery of the Stain
For a long time, there was a story about a stain on the floor. It was in an upstairs bedroom of the main house. People believed it was the blood of a Patriot named John Steadman. They said he was killed by Tory forces. These forces were led by "Bloody" Bill Cunningham. This story was very popular with visitors.
However, in the 21st century, scientists studied the stain. They found out it was not human blood. Because of this, tour guides are no longer allowed to say it came from the Steadman murder. It remains a part of the plantation's interesting history.
