HISTORICAL SITES IN BERKELEY COUNTY

Francis Marion Tomb

• Address: 1 General Francis Marion Avenue
• Distance from Us: 10.2 miles

Francis Marion, who came to be known as the “Swamp Fox”, is one of the most famous figures from South Carolina during the Revolutionary War. He is referred to as one of the fathers of guerilla and maneuver warfare due to his successful raids against the British over a span of two years. 

He is particularly famous for rescuing a band of captured Americans near Eutaw Springs. What’s more, Francis refused to stop resisting at a time when most other South Carolinians had given up the fight due to several major losses.

Francis Marion’s gravesite is currently marked by a memorial of South Carolina blue granite. There are multiple plaques nearby telling the legend of the Swamp Fox.

Eutaw Spring Battlefield

• Address: 12933 Old Number Six Hwy, Eutaville, SC
• Distance from Us : 12.2 miles

Eutaw Springs is the site of the last Revolutionary War battle in South Carolina, taking place on Sept. 8, 1781. Under the command of Gen. Nathanael Green, 2,000 attacked British forces, incurring heavy losses and ultimately being driven back. Despite this, the ultimate goal of the attack was achieved as it prevented the British from grouping with other forces in Virginia.

Even though most of the battlefield now lies under Lake Marion, There are plaques on site letting you know more about the events that took place. Onsite, you’ll also find the tomb of British Major John Majoribanks, a distinguished commander during the war.

HISTORIC DISTRICTS

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Pinopolis Historic Districts

• Distance from Us: 18.6 miles

Since its founding circa 1845, Pinopolis has enjoyed a prime location. The town originally was a retreat for those with means to escape mosquitos and heat due to its high elevation at the time. When Lake Moultrie was created, Pinopolis was spared from the ensuing flood and now exists on a peninsula.

Pinopolis is also well known for becoming the location of the first elementary school for black students in the post-Civil War period.

The town has two separate historic districts, North and South, both of which feature buildings from the 19th century that have stood the test of time. You’ll find buildings influenced in a number of styles, including Gothic Revival and Queen Anne styles. The north district in particular has an absence of modern buildings, allowing you an opportunity to step back in time.

Pineville Historic District

• Address: 1014 Matilda Cir, Pineville, SC (Chapel)
• Distance from Us: 12.9 miles

Originally part of a pineland village in the 19th century, the Pineville Historic District consists of seven buildings: four principal buildings; three residential buildings; and an Episcopal chapel, which happens to be the most well-known of the buildings.

Each building illustrates different periods of time in the town’s history, from 1810 to 1925. There are plenty of architectural styles featured here, including Federal, Greek Revival, and Bungalow. 

While once densely populated, Pineville was mostly burned down during the Civil War. Since then, the surrounding area has mostly been turned into farmland. The District, however, is still a standing testament to what the town once was.