Kaltura Share to Google Classroom By 1800, Georgetown was known as the land where planters all made fortunes with rice plantations. In 1839, Georgetown alone produced nearly half of America's Rice. Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Subjects: Social StudiesS.C. HistorySettlement in South CarolinaColonial Economy Collection: African American HistorySlavery in South CarolinaExplore South CarolinaAgricultureFood & DrinksSouth Carolina CountiesGeorgetown Series: