Horseback on the Beach…
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Saddle up for an unforgettable experience at Inlet Point Plantation, where horse rentals and rides cater to adventure enthusiasts of all kinds! Their mission is to ensure you have a fantastic time exploring the plantation on one of their stunning, well-trained horses. Enjoy a peaceful tour through breathtaking scenery that will leave a lasting impression.
Take A Ride Through History…
In 1791, President George Washington visited the South Carolina coast during his southern tour. While passing through Little River, he dined with Revolutionary War veteran James Cochran and spent the night nearby with local resident Jeremiah Vereen, an ancestor of the donor of the Vereen Memorial Historical Gardens.
On Tilghman Point in Little River Neck, across the river from the port of Little River, remnants of a Confederate battery known as Fort Randall can still be found. This fort was built to defend the entrance to Little River Harbor but was captured in 1863 by a Union naval landing party led by Lt. William B. Cushing. The Confederates later counterattacked and reclaimed the fort.
During the Civil War, while the local lumber and naval stores industries came to a standstill, salt works in the area became vital for Confederate forces. These operations were eventually destroyed by Union troops.
In 1906, Thomas Philip Hammer leased an eight-acre plot on the north side of Little River Neck from Louis Randall and Lillian Bessent Randall, establishing the Hammer Lumber Company. At its peak, the company employed 50 men, who earned $1.00 a day. Workers were transported to the mill via barges and gasoline boats. The site is also believed to have been part of a Revolutionary War encampment where 9,000 soldiers, including the legendary Francis Marion, the "Swamp Fox," camped in 1776.
