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, the home of Charles and Mary Moore, was built in 1765 on a land grant given by King George III. The property is located in Roebuck in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Charles Moore was a school teacher and used the 3,000-acre (12 km2) plantation as a farm. The Moores had ten children, and some of their descendants still live within the area.
The eldest daughter, Margaret Catharine Moore (best known as Kate Barry), served as a scout for General Daniel Morgan during the Battle of Cowpens. Kate Moore Barry is credited with planting the grove of black walnut trees.
Today, the main house has been renovated and preserved. Tours are given throughout the Manor as well as the other houses, including a schoolhouse, a wheat house, and several other structures.
