— Blair Family in front of Fairview Plantation 1898 © Dru Blair contributor —

Basic Information

• Location – Broad River, Blair, Fairfield County

  On the high ridge overlooking the Broad River on the western side of Fairfield

• Origin of name – Named for the view overlooking the Broad River.
  

• Other names – Blair-Frasier home, Fairview

• Current status – In ruins

— Fairview Plantation in 1933 © Dru Blair contributor —

Timeline

• 1804 – Earliest known date of existence

• 1804-1807 – House built by Revolutionary war General John Means, who died in 1814 (Fair View Plantation History).
  

• 1830s – Fair View was purchased by William and Thomas Blair from Widow Means (Fair View Plantation History).
  

• 1940s – House was abandoned (Fair View Plantation History).
  

— Fairview Plantation's Northwest View in 1949 © Dru Blair contributor —

Land

• Number of acres – 4000+

• Primary crop – Cotton

Owners

• Chronological list – General John Means (1804-1814), Mrs. John Means (1814-1830s), William and Thomas Blair (1830s-?)
  

Slaves

• Number of slaves – ?

— Fairview Plantation's Southwest View in 1949 © Dru Blair contributor —

Buildings

• House is in ruins (Fair View Plantation History).
  

Web Resources

• Fair View Plantation History: Click here - includes addtional photos
  

Print Resources

• Initial references:

— Fairview Plantation's Southeast View in 1949 © Dru Blair contributor —

— Fairview Plantation in 1950 © Dru Blair contributor —

— Eagle over Fairview Plantation's Door © Dru Blair contributor —

— Plaster Ceiling of Drawing Room in 1970 © Dru Blair contributor —

— Plaster Ceiling of Drawing Room in 1980 © Dru Blair contributor —