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"It was in the early 1800s that unprecendented wealth came to the island of Edisto. Long-staple Sea Island cotton grew in abundance, and magnificent fortunes were amassed by a fortunate few planters. As their holdings grew, so did their desire for the good life, and a summer village grew up at Edingsville Beach. Life on the Edingsville strand was an idyllic existance, with many families arriving in May and staying until the first frost...days were spent on the beach or entertaining neighbors, while picnics, regattas, banquets,and dances served as the primary forms of recreation. The War Between The States bought hard times to the South, and Edingsville Beach was no exception. The homes fell into decay during the period of reconstruction, and a mighty hurricane in 1893 destoyed most of the homes. Time took it toll, and by 1911 the village at Edingsville Beach was lost forever." quoted from the Jeremy Cay brouchure Chris Walters - Edisto Beach Realtor - E-Pro® Edisto Sales & Rentals Realty (Edisto Realty) 1405 Palmetto Blvd Edisto Beach, SC 29438 Office: 843-869-2527 Mobile: 843-708-8501 chris@ChrisWaltersLLC.com |