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Georgetown, South Carolina
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The district showcases the remnants of rice plantations that were once central to South Carolina's economy in the 18th and 19th centuries, highlighting the ingenuity and labor of enslaved Africans who built and maintained these systems.
The river's tidal flow was ingeniously harnessed to flood and drain rice fields, a technique that was pivotal for successful rice production.
These homes, some of which date back to the early 1800s, offer a glimpse into the architectural styles and lifestyles of the plantation era.
The Pee Dee River Rice Planters Historic District is one of several sites that collectively tell the story of rice cultivation in the Lowcountry region of South Carolina.
The area includes both natural wetlands and engineered canals and dikes, illustrating the complex relationship between humans and the environment in rice cultivation.
