Magnolia Plantation and Gardens (Charleston, South Carolina) is a plantation in Charleston, South Carolina, and a filming location for Swamp Thing (1982). Built in 1873, and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
Location: Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Charleston
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-2496, SRC-2497, SRC-9085 - Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-2496, SRC-2498, SRC-9086 - Appeared in Swamp Thing (movie, 1982)
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-2499, SRC-2500, SRC-9810, SRC-9906 - Built in 1873
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-13522, SRC-13032, SRC-13033, SRC-14526
Evidence & sources
- SRC-13032 — https://www.scpictureproject.org/charleston-county/magnolia-plantation.html (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13033 — https://www.rootsandrecall.com/charleston/buildings/magnolia-plantation-and-gardens/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13522 — https://npgallery.nps.gov/pdfhost/docs/NRHP/Text/72001198.pdf (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14526 — New Charleston – Magnolia Plantation and Gardens (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-2496 — Magnolia Plantation and Gardens (Charleston, South Carolina) — Wikipedia (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2497 — Visit Magnolia Plantation Garden — Discover South Carolina (SC Dept. of Parks, Recreation & Tourism) (Tier 2, official_tourism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2498 — Magnolia Plantation — The Cultural Landscape Foundation (TCLF) (Tier 2, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2499 — Audubon Swamp Garden — Wikipedia (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2500 — Movies Filmed in South Carolina — Swamp Thing (SCIway) (Tier 3, regional_reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9085 — Magnolia Plantation & Gardens in Charleston, SC — Official Site (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9086 — Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston County — South Carolina Department of Archives and History (National Register of Historic Places) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9810 — Swamp Thing (1982) — AFI Catalog of Feature Films (American Film Institute) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9906 — Lowcountry locations: Films, TV shows take advantage of scenic offerings — Charleston City Paper (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Swamp Thing filmed?
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens (Charleston, South Carolina), in Charleston, South Carolina, is a real-world filming location used for Swamp Thing.
Where is Magnolia Plantation and Gardens (Charleston, South Carolina) located?
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens (Charleston, South Carolina) is located in Charleston, South Carolina.