Much of the information on this page was contributed by Michael Dyches.
Basic Information
- Location – Halfmoon Creek, Bamberg, Bamberg County
Located off US 78 west of Bamberg
- Origin of name – ?
- Other names – ?
- Current status – ?
Timeline
- ? – Earliest known date of existence
Land grant from King George II to George Dykes
- 1773 – House built
Land
- Number of acres – ?
- Primary crop – Cotton
Owners
- Alphabetical list – Colonel John Dyches, George Dykes
Remained in Dykes family for at least three generations
Slaves
- Number of slaves – ?
Buildings
Web Resources
Print Resources
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