Edisto Island,SC
Edisto Island is one of the Sea Islands of South Carolina. It is known for its beautiful beaches, old plantations, and wildlife. The island was named after the Edisto Indians who came to the island to fish. The island has a colorful history from pirates to British soldiers, Gullah slaves, to wealthy plantation owners, confederate and union soldiers. The history is very interesting but I will let you explore that on your own. Today, many of the plantations have been repurposed into inns or even restaurants while others have been preserved for its history and wild life. Botany Bay Road One of our stops was to the Botany Bay Heritage preserve and wildlife area which was John Meyer wish for the land to become after his wife death in 2007. Remains of Sea Cloud Plantation The plantation was two separate places - Sea Cloud and Bleak Hall. They grew Sea Island Cotton.This crop continued through the Civil War but when in 1917 it was distorted by the boll weevil.What you ask is a boll weevil?