Special thanks to Jenifer Barnes from bringing Fair View to our attention and contributing much of the information on this page.
Basic Information
- Location – near Jenkinsville, Fairfield County
West side of SC 215, approximately 3 miles south of Jenkinsville
- Origin of name – ?
- Other names – ?
- Current status – As of 2010, the house is unoccupied.
Timeline
- ? – Earliest known date of existence
Probably part of a 1773 land grant to William Thompson by King George III. Thompson also developed nearby High Point Plantation.
- 1800 – House built by William Thompson for his daughter.
- 1830 – Dr. John Milton Glenn became owner (Historic sites of Fairfield County).
- 1999 – Mrs. L. K. Martin was the owner of Fair View (Historic sites of Fairfield County).
Land
- Number of acres – ?
- Primary crop – ?
Jenifer Barnes shares, "The plantation was known for its elaborate gardens and many slaves."
Owners
- Chronological list – William Thompson, Dr. John Milton Glenn (1830-?), Mrs. L. K. Martin
Slaves
- Number of slaves – ?
Buildings
- House
Web Resources
- Historic sites of Fairfield County: Click here - Fair View Plantation numbered 86
- Map of Western Fairfield County: Click here - Fair View Plantation numbered 86
Print Resources
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