Historic plantation among 1,700 acres in conservation projects SC considers buying

One purchase state officials are considering could let people camp across the street from a public shooting range.

By: Skylar Laird

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: August 12, 2026

Words: 1,188

Last Updated: 5 days, 14 hours ago

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COLUMBIA — A historic plantation in Richland County could become part of a state-owned nature preserve, according to a funding request to a legislative oversight committee.

All told, nearly 1,700 acres of land are under consideration for purchase by the state across conservation agencies. Some would expand existing nature preserves, while others would establish new ones. One would potentially open a new campsite for visitors across from the state’s largest public shooting range.

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