Basic Information

• Location – Tyger River, Union County

  Original plantation lands were located west of Union off SC 49 in the vicinity of Blackstock Road, Battlefield Road, and Monument Road.
  

• Origin of name –

• Other names –

• Current status – Bike trails and camping sites have been developed and are open to the public.
  

Timeline

• ? – Earliest known date of existence

• ? – House built

• 1780 – A great Revolutionary War battle, the Battle of Blackstock Plantation, was fought here on November 20. General Sumter defeated General Tarlton.
  

Land

• Number of acres –

• Primary crop –

• William Blackstock is buried on the land.
  

Owners

• Alphabetical list – Canal Wood Corporation, William Blackstock, Sr
  

Slaves

• Number of slaves –

Buildings

• ?

Web Resources

• Battle of Blackstock's Plantation

• National Register of Historic Places
  – Nomination Form - submitted in 1974 by John W. Califf - requires Adobe Reader
  – Photographs, architectural overview
  

Print Resources

• Initial references: 11

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