Fencing boundaries drawn before 1680
Land on the Cainhoy peninsula was granted to Barbados merchant Joseph Harbin before 1680, and those early plantation-era boundaries — including the tract that became Hartford, later Cainhoy, Plantation — still shape how many of today's parcels are drawn.
What that means for a fence project
Boundary lines on the Cainhoy peninsula frequently trace back to plantation-era divisions rather than modern platting, so an updated survey is often the difference between a fence that holds up in a dispute and one that doesn't.
Fencing options for Cainhoy properties
What to include
Mention whether the property sits within the Cainhoy Historic District, its approximate acreage, and any wooded or creek-adjacent boundary.
Verify before installing
Berkeley County permitting and any historic-district review apply to exterior work on Cainhoy Historic District parcels; confirm current rules before setting posts.