Riceboro in Liberty County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Woodmanston Plantation
Photographed by Mike Stroud, July 8, 2008
1. Woodmanston Plantation Marker, close-up
In 1810 control of Woodmanston passed to Louis LeConte, John Eatton's son. Louis spent much of his time creating a botanical garden which became world famous for its collection of bulbs and camellias. Louis died in 1838 and his garden was eventually lost.
Two of Louis LeConte's children, John and Joseph, became professors at the University of California at Berkley. John became the university's first president. Joseph is remembered for his geological research and as a founder of the Sierra Club.
In 1973 Woodmanston was placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Erected 1996 by The Liberty County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Education • Horticulture & Forestry • Science & Medicine • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1760.
Location. 31° 42.331′ N, 81° 29.275′ W.
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Regionally, this marker is in the Coastal Plain and on the Georgia Coast and the Golden Isles. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: William Bartram Trail (here, next to this marker); Simon Munro (approx. 1½ miles away); First African Baptist Church (approx. 3.3 miles away); "Lest We Forget" (approx. 3.3 miles away); Riceborough
Photographed by Mike Stroud, July 2008
2. Woodmanston Plantation Marker
Rice Plantation & Botanical Garden
Additional keywords. NRHP
Photographed by Mike Stroud, July 8, 2008
3. Woodmanston Plantation Marker, Barrington Ferry Rd, South view
Photographed by Mike Stroud, July 2008
4. Woodmanston Plantation Marker, drive way to plantation
Photographed by Mike Stroud, July 8, 2008
5. Woodmanston Plantation, today's remains
Photographed by Mike Stroud, July 8, 2008
6. Woodmanston Plantation partial garden view
7. Woodmanston Plantation on-site artist 's concept
Photographed by Mike Stroud, July 8, 2008
8. Woodmanston Plantation, more gardens
Photographed by Mike Stroud, August 18, 2011
9. Woodmanston Plantation 2011 gate
Credits. This page was last revised on November 16, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 9, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,744 times since then and 77 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on July 9, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 9. submitted on August 22, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
