Henry McAlpin

Henry McAlpin (1777–1851) was a Scottish master builder and architect who was prominent in the early 19th century.

[10] McAlpin expanded the property to cover 600 acres (240 ha) and increased its number of slaves by over one hundred.

[11] With the help of Scott, McAlpin purchased the 275-acre (111 ha) "The Glebe" lands adjoining The Hermitage.

He was president of the Saint Andrew's Society between 1840 and his death, but was involved with the organisation for many years previously.

[1] He was initially buried at the plantation, but his body was later removed to Savannah's Laurel Grove Cemetery.