Historical Attractions

…points of interest

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  1. Sand Bar Ferry Bluff & Landing
  2. Sand Bar Ferry Dueling Ground
  3. Fort Moore (circa 1716) * – Savanna Town (circa 1685) * Marker
  4. Silver Bluff Landing & Site of Fort Galphin * – Ongoing excavation of George Galphin’s trading post and fortified home (Ft. Galphin) by the Savannah River Archaeological Research Program at the Savannah River Site – call (803)725-3623
  5. Zubly Cemetery * – Burial place of Swiss settler David Zubly (circa 1790). (By appointment only; call (803) 827-0184) **
  6. Beech Island Agricultural Club ** – Organized in 1856
  7. Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site * – Home of S.C. Gov. James Hammond (circa 1859) – (803) 827-1473
  8. First Baptist Church- formerly Beech Island Baptist Church (circa 1832) *** – (803) 827-1016
  9. All Saints Episcopal Church *** – Organized in 1827 as Beech Island Presbyterian.  Church built in 1831 – (803) 302-9900
  10. Capers Chapel Methodist Church *** – Organized in 1830
  11. Wesley Chapel Methodist Church *** – Organized in 1874
  12. Silver Bluff Missionary Baptist Church *** – Organized 1750’s at Silver Bluff – (803) 827-0706
  13. Silver Bluff Audubon Center & Sanctuary – Nature Center & Wildlife Sanctuary owned by National Audubon Society. Trails open Mon. – Sat. 9 – 5 (803) 471-0291
  14. Kathwood School ***– One-room schoolhouse (circa 1924)
  15. Hammond Cemetery ** – Grave of S.C. Gov. James Hammond, his family, and members of the community.
  16. Spann Hammond Park – Fishing, picnicking, trails
  17. Beech Island Historical Society Office, History and Visitors Center & Agricultural Museum – (circa 1880s) 144 Old Jackson Highway — Open Wed. & Thurs. 11a.m.- 2 p.m. & by appointment — (803) 867-3600 & (803) 827-0184

Note: *Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
** Private homes, buildings and cemeteries are not open to the public except on prearranged tours
*** Open during regular meeting hours only
Handicap accessible