Arnoldus Vander Horst House
- Also Known As: Kiawah House
- Address: Governors Dr
- Vicinity: Mansion Ct., N of Governors Dr, near Flyway Dr
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1737/00/00 | John Stanyarne | Owner | John Stanyarne has his slaves clear the plantation's land to grow indigo as a cash crop, establishing it as the plantation's main source of wealth. | Indigo Blues | ||
| 1770/00/00 | John Stanyarne | Home | Kiawah House is constructed for John Stanyarne on his indigo plantation. The dwelling is a typically Lowcountry plan adapted for the coastal climate, allowing the living area to be above the ground floor arcade. | |||
| 1772/12/22 | Elizabeth Raven Vanderhorst | Owner | Elizabeth Raven inherits Kiawah Island plantation from her grandfather, John Stanyarne. | |||
| 1773/00/00 | Gen Arnoldus Vanderhorst | Owner | When Arnoldus Vanderhorst and his wife continue to cultivate indigo. Following the Revolutionary War, Vanderhorst will be able to use indigo profits to begin rebuilding his family's wealth. |
| Particulars for Arnoldus Vander Horst House: | |
|---|---|
| Area of Significance | Architecture |
| Criteria | Architecture-Engineering |
| Sight Category | Building |
| Industry | Cotton |
| Organic compound | Indigo |
| Criteria | Person |
| Area of Significance | Politics-government |
| Gossypium barbadense | Sea Island Cotton |
| Historic Use | Single dwelling |
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