Visit the Hampton-Preston House and Garden in Historic Columbia. It was built for Anisley and Sarah Hall in 1818. They lived here until 1823, when the house was sold to Wade Hampton Sr and his wife, Mary Couter Hampton.
Hampton-Preston Mansion
Barbara H. Smith, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson University
Hampton-Preston Historical Marker
Barbara H. Smith, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson University
Wrought Iron Gate Detail
Barbara H. Smith, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson University
Coral Bean (Erythrina herbacea)
Barbara H. Smith, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson University
Hampton-Preston Welcome Garden
Barbara H. Smith, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson University
Children's Garden Swing
Barbara H. Smith, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson University
The Gazebo mimics the arches and curves of surrounding live oak trees.
Barbara H. Smith, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson University
The Gazebo Roof Line
Barbara H. Smith, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson University
A pump system can be turned on for water to flow in a carved trough around the gazebo.
Barbara H. Smith, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson University
The gazebo has a groove cut around the base for water to flow from the pump.
Barbara H. Smith, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson University
Hampton Preston Garden
Barbara H. Smith, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson University
Solar Eclipse Japanese False Nettle (Boehmeria nipononivea 'Solar Eclipse')
Barbara H. Smith, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson University
Sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)
Barbara H. Smith, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson University
Hampton-Preston Garden
Barbara H. Smith, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson University
Swamp Mallow (Abelmoschus sagittifolius)
Barbara H. Smith, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson University
Mexican Pepperleaf (Piper auritum)
Barbara H. Smith, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson University
Hampton-Preston Garden
Barbara H. Smith, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson University
Bottlebrush (Callistemon cirtinus) and Gulf Fritillary Butterfly
Barbara H. Smith, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson University
Hiram Powers Fountain Restoration
Barbara H. Smith, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson University
A Replica of the Original Garden Foundian by 19th Century sculptor, Hiram Powers
Barbara H. Smith, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson University
A Replica of the Original Garden Fountain by 19th Century sculptor, Hiram Powers
Barbara H. Smith, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson University
Crepe Ginger (Chellocostus speciosus)
Barbara H. Smith, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson University
