It took Holman some time to act on that suggestion, and Holman invested “in a large tract called Blessing Plantation on the Cooper River for which he paid L2,500 sterling.

The plantation also has extensive rice field remnants along the Cooper River. This plantation seems to have been originally settled by Antoine Cordes.

The historic Hopkins House is open again – at least for a while – with events hosted by the Camden County Historical Society. Once used by the county as an exhibit and events space, the ...