Jarrell Plantation State Historic Site

Michael Jarrell

I share a name with this plantation, but no one in my family knows who they are. I stopped during a long road trip just to take a quick look. As a northerner, I’ve never visited a plantation. The park rangers were very knowledgeable and it’s interesting to see the old buildings. Tip: go early to avoid the heat. It’s only a 0.5 mile walk but even at 9:30 am, it was humid. I’m giving three stars only because I think there should be a greater focus on the slaves who the Jarrell’s owned. They built the place, after all!

Misty Lee Aderhold

Absolutely loved our unexpected visit. Love that this amazing piece of history is being preserved so beautifully.

Chris

I stumbled upon this place while it driving with my girlfriend, and we decided on impulse to check it out. While I don't know that I would recommend it as a date spot, we both love history, and this place is full of it. Reasonably priced, educational, and in a beautiful setting. It's a great place to take kids to give them insight into local history and history that doesn't always make it into the books.

Rich Dugger

A real treat that wandered upon by accident. A great bit of history and the buildings all in place made it easy to imagine what things might have been like so many years ago. There is a small garden, a few farm animals. Several homes, and buildings that the plantation used for the several types of agricultural businesses they had going on. The main buildings has a good short film to introduce you, very clean bathrooms and small gift shop. We ate a picnic lunch out front where there are several tables set about under the trees. You can walk right into a good many of the buildings, get right up on a large collection of farming equipment, steam engines, etc. A rather hands on place. It is a good bit of walking to see all the grounds and quite a bit of up and down with the slopes, but all in a very natural setting of woods in every direction. There is a creek / or river but we did not get to that point. That area was closed during our visit, but there was still plenty to see. A very good place to visit if you'd like a glimpse into the past in a very clean and safe setting. A few drinks are available at the gift shop but you'll need to bring your own food if you'd like to do a picnic.