Posted in Instagram Wealthy Columbia merchant Ainsley Hall had this mansion built in 1818. It was sold to Wade Hampton I in 1823. it was used as a headquarters for the Union Army in February of 1865 and later saved by a local nun during the Burning of Columbia Author: chris Published Date: February 11, 2019 Leave a Comment on Wealthy Columbia merchant Ainsley Hall had this mansion built in 1818. It was sold to Wade Hampton I in 1823. it was used as a headquarters for the Union Army in February of 1865 and later saved by a local nun during the Burning of Columbia Instagram filter used: Normal Photo taken at: Hampton-Preston Mansion & Gardens View in Instagram ⇒ Author: chris