Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site

Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site
Cemetery and ruins of the St. George Bell Tower
Nearest city	Summerville, SC
Coordinates	32°56′58″N 80°10′19″W / 32.9495°N 80.1719°W / 32.9495; -80.1719Coordinates: 32°56′58″N 80°10′19″W / 32.9495°N 80.1719°W / 32.9495; -80.1719
Area	325 acres (1 km²)
Open	1960

Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site sits along the Ashley River, near the town of Summerville in Dorchester County, South Carolina. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 2, 1969.^[1]

History

The historic site is located where the town of Dorchester was located from 1697 until it was abandoned after the end of the Revolutionary War. ^[2]

The St. George Parish Cemetery and remains of the St. George bell tower, which had been burned by the British in the war, are located at the site. ^[3]

The walls of Fort Dorchester, from the Ashley River

Activities and Amenities

Activities available at the park include geocaching and walking on the interpretive trails. Archeology is ongoing at the site, with visitors able to watch much of the work.

An oyster-shell tabby fort, Fort Dorchester, can be seen at the site and during low tide, a log shipping wharf is visible. ^[4]

References

↑ "National Register Properties in South Carolina". 2013-09-09.
↑ "History and Interpretation". 2013-09-09.
↑ "Parish Church of St George". 2013-09-09.
↑ "By the Numbers". 2013-09-05.

External links

Official Website
Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) No. SC-189, "Dorchester Church Tower, Dorchester Creek Junction, Summerville, Dorchester County, SC", 1 photo
Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) No. SC-185, "Fort Dorchester, Dorchester Creek Junction, Summerville, Dorchester County, SC", 3 photos

State Parks of South Carolina

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