In 1827, Robert Francis Withers Allston (1801–1864) resigned as surveyor-general of South Carolina to take over full-time management of Chicora Wood, which he had inherited from his father.

The house was built in Greek Revival style, on a raised basement typical of the region.

[3] It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on April 11, 1973.

[1] It is located in the Pee Dee River Rice Planters Historic District.

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