20 Famous Landmarks in South Carolina to Visit Visual Story

Introduction These 20 famous landmarks in South Carolina will take you through the state's long history... See all Landmarks

Charleston Historic District

LANDMARK 1 Charleston, South Carolina, is one of the oldest cities in the United States, dating back... See all Landmarks

Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge

LANDMARK 2 The Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge is one of the most popular landmarks in South Carolina... See all Landmarks

Huntington Beach State Park

LANDMARK 3 The salt marshes, freshwater lagoon, geocaching, and some of the best birdwatching opportunities on the... See all Landmarks

Beaufort National Cemetery

LANDMARK 4 This half-circle cemetery was established in 1863 as a site for the burial of Union... See all Landmarks

Middleton Place

LANDMARK 5 Middleton Place National Historic Landmark's inclusive approach to history helps modern visitors to understand the... meunierd/Depositphotos.com See all Landmarks

Congaree National Park

LANDMARK 6 The old-growth forests of Congaree, a national park on the East Coast of the US... See all Landmarks

Myrtle Beach State Park

LANDMARK 7 Myrtle Beach is one of the most famous places in South Carolina. This state park... ehrlif/Depositphotos.com See all Landmarks

Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park

LANDMARK 8 After southern states began seceding from the United States in 1860 over the issue of... See all Landmarks

Harbour Town Lighthouse

LANDMARK 9 The red-and-white-striped Harbour Town Lighthouse is an iconic welcome for travelers arriving by sea to... See all Landmarks

Hunting Island State Park

LANDMARK 10 Over a million people every year make their way to Hunting Island State Park, and... See all Landmarks

Lake Jocassee

LANDMARK 11 Lake Jocassee near Salem is often called the jewel of the south for its crystal-clear... See all Landmarks

The Blue Ridge Mountains

LANDMARK 12 The Blue Ridge Mountains run for 550 miles from Pennsylvania to Georgia, cutting through the... See all Landmarks

Ninety Six National Historic Site

LANDMARK 13 In colonial times, the western mountains of South Carolina were the frontier of European settlements... See all Landmarks

Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum

LANDMARK 14 This military museum is one of the best historical sites in South Carolina and takes... See all Landmarks

Rainbow Row

LANDMARK 15 Along the waterfront in Charleston, a stunning row of brightly colored colonial homes will have... See all Landmarks

Reconstruction Era National Historical Park

LANDMARK 16 Following the US Civil War, millions of newly freed African-American slaves became US citizens with... See all Landmarks

Robert Mills House and Gardens

LANDMARK 17 The designer of this 1823 mansion, Robert Mills, was the first American-born architect of note... See all Landmarks

South Carolina State House

LANDMARK 18 The South Carolina State House in Columbia dates back to 1855, when the country was... See all Landmarks

South Carolina State Museum

LANDMARK 19 This landmark is great for museum lovers who want to dabble in a little bit... See all Landmarks

Lake Murray

LANDMARK 20 Lake Murray was created by the construction of the Saluda Dam from 1927-1930. Today, it's... See all Landmarks

Conclusion

Conclusion South Carolina is rich in history and natural beauty, and these twenty SC landmarks will... See all Landmarks

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