National Register of Historic Places listings in Berkeley County, South Carolina facts for kids

Location of Berkeley County in South Carolina

This page lists important historic places in Berkeley County, South Carolina. These places are special because they are on the National Register of Historic Places. This is a list kept by the United States government. It helps protect buildings, sites, and objects that are important to history.

In Berkeley County, there are 26 places on this list. Five of these are even more special. They are called National Historic Landmarks. This means they are very important to the history of the whole country. Two other places used to be on the list but are not anymore.

What is the National Register of Historic Places?

The National Register of Historic Places is like a special club for old buildings and sites. It helps people remember and protect places that tell a story about the past. When a place is on this list, it means it is important for history, architecture, or culture.

Being on the list can help protect these places. It can also help people get money to fix them up. This way, future generations can learn from and enjoy these historic sites.

Exploring Historic Sites in Berkeley County

Many interesting places in Berkeley County are on the National Register. These include old churches, plantations, and even a canal. Each one has a unique story to tell about the area's past.

Some of these places are:

	Name on the Register	Image	Date listed	Location	City or town	Description
1	Biggin Church Ruins		December 13, 1977 (#77001215)	2 miles northeast of Moncks Corner on South Carolina Highway 402 33°12′45″N 79°58′02″W / 33.2125°N 79.967222°W / 33.2125; -79.967222 (Biggin Church Ruins)	Moncks Corner	These are the ruins of an old church. It shows what buildings looked like long ago.
2	Cainhoy Historic District		March 11, 1982 (#82003832)	Southeast of Huger 32°55′39″N 79°49′59″W / 32.9275°N 79.833056°W / 32.9275; -79.833056 (Cainhoy Historic District)	Huger	This is a historic area, not just one building. It includes many old structures in the Cainhoy community.
3	Cooper River Historic District		February 5, 2003 (#02000571)	Along the East and West Branches of the Cooper River 33°04′55″N 79°52′35″W / 33.081944°N 79.876389°W / 33.081944; -79.876389 (Cooper River Historic District)	Moncks Corner	This district covers a large area along the Cooper River. It has many historic sites and plantations.
4	Gippy Plantation		June 23, 2016 (#16000414)	366 Avenue of Oaks 33°10′19″N 80°00′22″W / 33.171961°N 80.006087°W / 33.171961; -80.006087 (Gippy Plantation)	Moncks Corner vicinity	Gippy Plantation is a historic estate. It shows how large farms were run in the past.
5	Keller Site		February 1, 1980 (#80003654)	Address Restricted	St. Stephen	The Keller Site is an archaeological site. It helps us learn about early human life in the area.
6	Lawson's Pond Plantation		December 13, 1977 (#77001213)	5 miles north of Cross off South Carolina Highway 6 33°22′13″N 80°13′22″W / 33.370278°N 80.222778°W / 33.370278; -80.222778 (Lawson's Pond Plantation)	Cross	This plantation includes a historic house and land. It shows the history of farming in the region.
7	Lewisfield Plantation		May 9, 1973 (#73001678)	About 2.5 miles south of Moncks Corner on U.S. Route 52 33°09′36″N 79°59′37″W / 33.16°N 79.993611°W / 33.16; -79.993611 (Lewisfield Plantation)	Moncks Corner	Lewisfield is another important plantation. It has a long history in Berkeley County.
8	Loch Dhu		September 22, 1977 (#77001214)	North of Cross off South Carolina Highway 6 33°23′28″N 80°12′49″W / 33.391111°N 80.213611°W / 33.391111; -80.213611 (Loch Dhu)	Cross	Loch Dhu is a historic property. It adds to the rich history of the area.
9	Medway		July 16, 1970 (#70000569)	East of Mount Holly off U.S. Route 52 33°01′52″N 79°58′14″W / 33.031111°N 79.970556°W / 33.031111; -79.970556 (Medway)	Mount Holly	Medway is a very old plantation. It was built in the late 1600s.
10	Middleburg Plantation		April 15, 1970 (#70000568)	2 miles southwest of Huger on the East Branch of the Cooper River 33°04′54″N 79°50′35″W / 33.081667°N 79.843056°W / 33.081667; -79.843056 (Middleburg Plantation)	Huger	Middleburg Plantation is a National Historic Landmark. It is one of the oldest wooden houses in South Carolina.
11	Mulberry Plantation		October 15, 1966 (#66000697)	Off U.S. Route 52 on the Cooper River 33°08′37″N 79°59′21″W / 33.143611°N 79.989167°W / 33.143611; -79.989167 (Mulberry Plantation)	Moncks Corner	Mulberry Plantation is also a National Historic Landmark. It is known for its unique architecture and history.
12	Otranto Plantation		February 17, 1978 (#78003191)	18 Basilica Ave. 32°58′04″N 80°02′23″W / 32.967778°N 80.039722°W / 32.967778; -80.039722 (Otranto Plantation)	Hanahan	Otranto Plantation was an important site. It was once a large farming estate.
13	Otranto Plantation Indigo Vats		December 21, 1989 (#89002150)	Secondary Road 503, east of Goose Creek 32°59′02″N 79°55′57″W / 32.983889°N 79.9325°W / 32.983889; -79.9325 (Otranto Plantation Indigo Vats)	Goose Creek	These vats were used to make indigo dye. Indigo was a very important crop in early South Carolina.
14	Pineville Historic District		February 10, 1992 (#92000024)	Road S-8-204 south of its junction with South Carolina Highway 45 33°25′33″N 80°01′39″W / 33.425833°N 80.0275°W / 33.425833; -80.0275 (Pineville Historic District)	Pineville	The Pineville Historic District includes many old buildings. They show the history of this small town.
15	Pinopolis Historic District North		August 19, 1982 (#82003834)	Lake View St. south to Lake Moultrie 33°13′52″N 80°02′04″W / 33.231111°N 80.034444°W / 33.231111; -80.034444 (Pinopolis Historic District North)	Pinopolis	This district covers the northern part of Pinopolis. It has many historic homes.
16	Pinopolis Historic District South		August 19, 1982 (#82003835)	County Road 5 33°13′52″N 80°02′04″W / 33.231111°N 80.034444°W / 33.231111; -80.034444 (Pinopolis Historic District South)	Pinopolis	This district covers the southern part of Pinopolis. It also has many historic buildings.
17	Pompion Hill Chapel		April 15, 1970 (#70000567)	0.5 miles southwest of the junction of South Carolina Highways 41 and 402 33°05′00″N 79°50′17″W / 33.083333°N 79.838056°W / 33.083333; -79.838056 (Pompion Hill Chapel)	Huger	Pompion Hill Chapel is a National Historic Landmark. It is a beautiful old church from the 1700s.
18	Quinby Plantation House-Halidon Hill Plantation		October 10, 1985 (#85003122)	3 miles west of Huger 33°03′36″N 79°50′18″W / 33.06°N 79.838333°W / 33.06; -79.838333 (Quinby Plantation House-Halidon Hill Plantation)	Huger	This listing includes two historic plantations. They show the history of large estates in the area.
19	Richmond Plantation		November 24, 1980 (#80003653)	Southeast of Cordesville 33°04′43″N 79°51′34″W / 33.078611°N 79.859444°W / 33.078611; -79.859444 (Richmond Plantation)	Cordesville	Richmond Plantation is a historic district. It preserves the look and feel of an old plantation.
20	William Robertson House		August 19, 1982 (#82003836)	County Road 5 33°13′52″N 80°02′14″W / 33.231111°N 80.037222°W / 33.231111; -80.037222 (William Robertson House)	Pinopolis	This is a historic house. It is named after William Robertson.
21	St. James' Church, Goose Creek		April 15, 1970 (#70000566)	South of Goose Creek 32°58′31″N 80°01′47″W / 32.975278°N 80.029722°W / 32.975278; -80.029722 (St. James' Church, Goose Creek)	Goose Creek	St. James' Church is a National Historic Landmark. It is one of the oldest churches in South Carolina.
22	St. Stephen's Episcopal Church		April 15, 1970 (#70000570)	On South Carolina Highway 45 33°24′19″N 79°55′00″W / 33.4054°N 79.9166°W / 33.4054; -79.9166 (St. Stephen's Episcopal Church)	St. Stephen	This church is also a National Historic Landmark. It has a unique history in the town of St. Stephen.
23	Santee Canal		May 5, 1982 (#82003833)	Northeast of Moncks Corner 33°21′00″N 80°03′38″W / 33.35°N 80.060556°W / 33.35; -80.060556 (Santee Canal)	Moncks Corner	The Santee Canal was an important waterway. It helped transport goods long ago.
24	Strawberry Chapel and Childsbury Town Site		April 26, 1972 (#72001194)	Southeast of Moncks Corner on County Road 44, north of the Tee of the Cooper River 33°05′33″N 79°54′12″W / 33.0925°N 79.903333°W / 33.0925; -79.903333 (Strawberry Chapel and Childsbury Town Site)	Moncks Corner	This site includes an old chapel and the remains of an early town. It shows how communities were formed.
25	Taveau Church		February 14, 1978 (#78002493)	South of Cordesville on South Carolina Highway 44 33°06′21″N 79°56′23″W / 33.105833°N 79.939722°W / 33.105833; -79.939722 (Taveau Church)	Cordesville	Taveau Church is a historic church building. It has served the community for many years.
26	White Church		March 23, 1972 (#72001193)	2 miles north of Cainhoy on County Road 98 32°57′37″N 79°51′29″W / 32.960278°N 79.858056°W / 32.960278; -79.858056 (White Church)	Cainhoy	This is another historic church. It is an important part of the Cainhoy community's history.

Places No Longer on the List

Sometimes, a historic place might be removed from the National Register. This can happen for different reasons. For example, if a building is moved to a new location, it might be taken off the list.

Here are two places that were once listed but are not anymore:

	Name on the Register	Image	Date listed	Date removed	Location	City or town	Summary
1	Calais Milestones		March 14, 1973 (#73001677)	December 8, 2005	On CR 98 and 44	Cainhoy	These were old markers. They helped people find their way.
2	Dean Hall		April 7, 1971 (#71001068)	October 7, 1971	SE of Oakley	Oakley	Dean Hall was delisted because it was moved to a new spot.