Richland County is taken for granted by most in terms of how historic it is relative to South Carolina's rich history. Southern Richland County is especially well preserved and offers a glimpse of a past centered around wealthy planters and their plantations.
I was told during a tour of Columbia's historic homes a few years back that at the outbreak of the Civil War (the War Between the States), nine of the 10 wealthiest men in South Carolina lived in Richland County. Attached is a short article from
The State's "Go Columbia" section.
Five things you might not know about Lower Richland County | Go Columbia | The State
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