State Historic Site · South Carolina, United States
Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site
Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site is a state historic site in South Carolina, United States, established in 1960.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Historic Site |
|---|---|
| Location | Dorchester, South Carolina, United States |
| Established | 1960 |
| Coordinates | 32.9495° N, 80.1719° W |
| Managed by | South Carolina state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site
Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site sits along the Ashley River, near the town of Summerville in Dorchester County, South Carolina. In 1969, the site was donated to the South Carolina State Park Service and was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 2, 1969. The park is 325 acres large. It is the site of one of the most well-preserved oyster-shell tabby forts in the country, St. George's Bell Tower, log shipping wharves, burial sites and cemeteries, as well as on-going archaeological digs that are still unearthing the settlement's history.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Summerville, South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Getting there | near the town of Summerville |
Airports near this park
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Charleston International Airport (CHS) · Charleston, United States · 8.6 miles away
- Savannah Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) · Savannah, United States · 82.6 miles away
- Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) · Myrtle Beach, United States · 87.8 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in South Carolina
Frequently asked questions
Where is Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site?
Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site is in South Carolina, United States (32.9495° N, 80.1719° W).
When was Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site established?
Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site was established in 1960, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How do I get to Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site?
The nearest town is Summerville, South Carolina. near the town of Summerville.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_South_Carolina_state_parks — Wikipedia list of South Carolina state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colonial_Dorchester_State_Historic_Site — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).