Andrew Jackson State Park facts for kids

Andrew Jackson State Park is a fun place to visit in South Carolina. It's a state park that covers about 360 acres. The park was created in 1952 to honor Andrew Jackson. He was the only U.S. president born in South Carolina. He was born nearby in 1767.

You can find the park on U.S. Highway 521. It's about nine miles north of Lancaster, South Carolina. The park offers many cool activities. You can go hiking, boating, camping, fishing, and picnicking. It's a great spot for outdoor adventures.

Discovering Andrew Jackson State Park

This park is a special place. It helps us remember Andrew Jackson. He grew up in this area. The park has a museum and other interesting features. It's a perfect spot to learn history and enjoy nature.

What Can You Do at the Park?

Andrew Jackson State Park has lots to explore. There's a beautiful 20-acre lake. It even has an island in the middle. You can walk all the way around the lake on the hiking paths. Keep an eye out for local animals!

Camping Adventures

If you love camping, this park is for you. There are 25 camping spots available. Each spot has paved road access. They also have water and electricity hookups. These spots can get busy on weekends. It's usually easier to find a spot during the week.

Learning About Andrew Jackson's Early Life

The park has a museum that tells a story. It shows what life was like for young Andrew Jackson. He lived in this region as a boy. The museum has rooms that look like homes from the Colonial period. You can see a dining room and a bedroom. There's also a textile room. It shows how people made cloth back then. You can also see old tools and farm equipment.

Special Features and Statues

One of the most famous things at the park is a large bronze statue. It's called Andrew Jackson, A Boy of The Waxhaws. A famous artist named Anna Hyatt Huntington made it. The statue shows a young Jackson riding a farm horse. It's a great place for a photo!

There's also a special marker at the park. It shows where Andrew Jackson was born. The Daughters of the American Revolution donated this marker. The park also has a copy of an old schoolhouse. It looks like a one-room school from the late 1700s. There's also an amphitheater for outdoor events.

Planning Your Visit

It's good to know the park's hours before you go. As of December 30, 2020, the park is open from 8 AM to 5 PM. The park office and museum have special hours.

Museum Hours

• Monday - Friday: 11 AM - 12 PM and 2 PM - 3 PM
• Saturday & Sunday: 11 AM - 12 PM and 1 PM - 5 PM

Park Entrance Fees

There is a payment box at the park entrance. It works on an honor system. You put cash payment in a sealed envelope. The fee is $3 per person. Kids under 5 years old get in for free.

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  Large bronze statue of Andrew Jackson at Andrew Jackson State Park, Lancaster, SC. sculpted by Anna Hyatt Huntington.