Near Goose Creek in Berkeley County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Otranto Plantation

Photographed By Cindy Bullard, March 29, 2010

1. Otranto Plantation Marker

Inscription. Originally known as "Yeshoe," this plantation was granted in 1679 to Arthur Middleton, great-granduncle of the signer of the Declaration of Independence. Called "Otranto" after 1771, when it was bought by Dr. Alexander Garden, noted physician and botanist, for whom the "Gardenia" was named. In recent times, the estate was used as a hunt club

Erected 1986 by Garden Club of Otranto. (Marker Number 8-27.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1679.

Location. 32° 57.9′ N, 80° 2.514′ W. Marker is near Goose Creek, South Carolina, in Berkeley County. Marker is on Otranto Boulevard, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hanahan SC 29410, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Yamasee War At Goose Creek, 1715 (approx. 0.8 miles away); St. James, Goose Creek (approx. 0.9 miles away); Goose Creek Church (approx. one mile away); Goose Creek Bridge (approx. 1.2 miles away); Howe Hall Plantation / Howe Hall Elementary School (approx. 1.3 miles away); The Oaks (approx. 1.4 miles away); The Elms Plantation (approx. 1.7 miles away); The Elms (approx. 2.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Goose Creek.

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Also see . . . Otranto Plantation - Hanahan Berkeley County South Carolina SC. (Submitted on April 4, 2010, by David Bullard of Seneca, South Carolina.)

Photographed By Cindy Bullard, March 29, 2010

2. Otranto Plantation Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2010, by David Bullard of Seneca, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,147 times since then and 170 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 4, 2010, by David Bullard of Seneca, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.