Rice Fields
The rice fields played a major role in the 19th century life of the area. The canals, banks, and trunks have been maintained on Hobcaw Barony. About 325 acres (1.3 km2) of the Alderley and Oryzantia, 300 acres (1.2 km2) of the Youngfield and Bellefield, 50 acres (0.2 km2) of the Strawberry Hill, and 800 acres (3.2 km2) of the Michaux and Calais Plantations remain. About 260 acres (1.1 km2) of the Marrietta, Friendfield, and Strawberry Hill Plantations have been altered.
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