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Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
03/18/2017
Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site's main house was built from native cypress and cedar wood.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
03/18/2017
The original home owners had a greenhouse where they grew exotic tropical plants.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
03/18/2017
An array of potted flowers adorns a sitting area.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
03/18/2017
Nina's Wing was originally built as addition to the house in 1859, but was later moved.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
03/18/2017
At its largest, Rosedown Plantation was approximately 3,455 acres.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
03/18/2017
Rosedown Plantation is on the list of National Historic Landmarks.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
03/18/2017
This preserved site includes the main house, historic buildings, gardens and over 300 remaining acres of Rosedown Plantation.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
03/18/2017
A formal garden includes a massive Live Oak tree over 260 years old.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
03/18/2017
The twin fountains are mesmerizing.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
03/18/2017
This exquisite statue is prominently featured at Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
03/18/2017
Beautiful flowers decorate the property.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
03/18/2017
An old carriage and storage barn is one of the historic buildings preserved at this site.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
03/18/2017
Some of the equipment once used on the plantation is preserved for visitors to see.