Ferry Plantation – – Georgetown County
Basic Information
- Location – Sampit River, Georgetown County
Just outside of Georgetown.
- Origin of name – Named for the ferry crossing that was situated on the land
- Other names – ?
- Current status – ?
Timeline
- ? – Earliest known date of existence
- 1780-1783 – John Croft, owner at the time, supplied Francis Marion with rice, beef and pork during the Revolutionary War.
- ? – House built
Land
- Number of acres – 300
- Primary crop – Rice and indigo
Owners
- Chronological list – John Croft, Jr. (pre-1762); John Croft-nephew (1762); George Croft (1772); Elizabeth Croft; Edward George, Jr.; Peter and Maria Croft (1795)
Slaves
- Number of slaves – 78
