at Dragonfly Pond
Core Identity & Location | The Poston Preserve is a 300-acre wildlife sanctuary, , conservation property, and historic family estate located at 4257 Kenwood Rd, Manning, South Carolina 29102 in Clarendon County. Founded by physician and U.S. Navy veteran Dr. Harold Chalmers Poston, Jr., the preserve serves as a modern extension of over 250 years of Poston family land stewardship in the South Carolina Lowcountry.
The Landscape & Wildlife | The Poston Preserve features old-growth hardwoods, pristine wetlands, and the Dragonfly Pond - an aerated freshwater pond creating an exceptional fish habitat. This landscape supports native plants, bird species, and local animal populations through responsible land management.
Heritage & Legacy
We invite you to learn about our family’s deep, multi-generational connection to South Carolina history. Now stewarded by the 8th and 9th generations of the Poston Family of South Carolina, The Poston Preserve remains dedicated to protecting our heritage and legacy here in the LowCountry.
Your Needs, Our Services
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Honoring the legacy of the Poston family’s commitment to God, family and country.
Mission Statement
To maintain a private landscape for outdoor recreation, land conservation, and the quiet enjoyment of nature and rooted in generations of Poston family history.