near Pocotaligo in Jasper County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

The Frampton Lines / John Edward Frampton House

Frampton Lines Marker image. Click for full size.

By Michael Stroud, 2007

1. Frampton Lines Marker

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The Frampton Lines Remnants of a large earthwork originally more tha 100 yards long are still visible south,west and northwest of the Frampton House. This battery,constructed in 1861~62 by Confederate troops in the Department of S.C. and Ga., was part of an extensive system of lines intended to defend the Charleston & Savannah Railroad, a vital route through the Lowcountry.

John Edward Frampton House This was the site of "The Hill" Plantation, owned by John Edward Frampton (1810-1896), cotton planter, state senator 1842-45, and delegate from Prince William Parish to the Secession Convention. The main houses here and at Frampton's other plantations in what was then Beaufort District were burned by Federal troops in early 1865. This house was built in 1868.

Erected 2002 by The Lowcountry and Resort Island and Tourism Commission. (Marker Number 27-19.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Forts and Castles

John Edward Framptom House Marker image. Click for full size.

By Michael Stroud

2. John Edward Framptom House Marker

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• Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1865.

Location. 32° 38.237′ N, 80° 51.794′ W. Marker is in near Pocotaligo, South Carolina, in Jasper County. Marker is on Kings Highway (U.S. 17/21), on the right when traveling east. Lowcountry Visitor Center. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ridgeland SC 29936, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. " The Frampton Line " (approx. 0.6 miles away); Southern Live Oak Tree (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Battle of Pocotaligo (approx. 0.8 miles away); General Robert E. Lee (approx. 0.9 miles away); Sheldon Union Academy (approx. 4.2 miles away); Prince William's Parish Church (approx. 5 miles away); Church of Prince William's Parish (approx. 5 miles away); William Bull (approx. 5 miles away).

The Frampton House image. Click for full size.

By Mike Stroud, 2008

3. The Frampton House

The Frampton House, rear view image. Click for full size.

By Mike Stroud, 2008

4. The Frampton House, rear view

The Frampton Lines , last existing earthworks, behind Frampton House image. Click for full size.

By Mike Stroud, 2008

5. The Frampton Lines , last existing earthworks, behind Frampton House

The Frampton Lines Earthworks image. Click for full size.

By Mike Stroud, 2008

6. The Frampton Lines Earthworks

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2007, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,709 times since then and 21 times this year. Last updated on January 11, 2010, by David Bullard of Seneca, South Carolina. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 15, 2007, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 5, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.