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

Location of Georgetown County in South Carolina

Hey everyone! Did you know that some places are so special and important that they get listed on something called the National Register of Historic Places? It's like a hall of fame for buildings, sites, and areas that have amazing stories from the past.

In Georgetown County, South Carolina, there are 38 of these cool historic spots! Three of them are even more special and are called National Historic Landmarks. One of these landmarks, Atalaya and Brookgreen Gardens, is actually made up of two parts that are listed separately. Let's explore some of these awesome places!

Cool Historic Places in Georgetown County

Here's a look at some of the amazing historic places you can find in Georgetown County:

• All Saints' Episcopal Church, Waccamaw

* This church is located near Pawleys Island. It was added to the National Register in 1991.

• Annandale Plantation

* You can find this plantation south of Georgetown. It became a historic place in 1973.

• Arcadia Plantation

* East of Georgetown, Arcadia Plantation joined the list in 1978.

• Atalaya

* This unique castle-like home is near Murrells Inlet. It's so important that it became a National Historic Landmark in 1984.

• Battery White

* South of Georgetown, this historic battery (a place with cannons for defense) was listed in 1977.

• Belle Isle Rice Mill Chimney

* On Cat Island near Georgetown, this chimney is a reminder of the old rice mills. It was listed in 1988.

• Beneventum Plantation House

* This plantation house near Georgetown was added to the list in 1988.

• Black River Plantation House

* Located near the Black River, this plantation house became historic in 1994.

• Brookgreen Gardens

* Northeast of Georgetown, Brookgreen Gardens is a beautiful place with sculptures and gardens. It's a National Historic Landmark District, listed in 1978.

• Cedar Grove Plantation Chapel

* Near Pawleys Island, this chapel was listed in 1991.

• Chicora Wood Plantation

* Northeast of Georgetown, this plantation joined the register in 1973.

• Fairfield Rice Mill Chimney

* Another historic rice mill chimney near Georgetown, listed in 1988.

• Friendfield Plantation

* This large plantation area near Georgetown was added to the list in 1996.

• Georgetown Historic District

* The heart of Georgetown itself is a historic district, recognized in 1971. It's full of old buildings and charm.

• Georgetown Lighthouse

* On North Island, this lighthouse has guided ships for many years. It became a historic place in 1974.

• Hobcaw Barony

* This large, historic area near Georgetown was listed in 1994. It's a special place for research and education.

• Hopsewee

* South of Georgetown, Hopsewee is a very important historic home, listed as a National Historic Landmark in 1971.

• Keithfield Plantation

* This plantation near Georgetown was added to the list in 1988.

• Mansfield Plantation

* North of Georgetown, Mansfield Plantation became a historic site in 1977.

• Milldam Rice Mill and Rice Barn

* Another historic rice mill and barn near Georgetown, listed in 1988.

• Minim Island Shell Midden (38GE46)

* This is an archaeological site on Minim Island near Georgetown, listed in 1982. It tells us about ancient people who lived there.

• Murrells Inlet Historic District

* The area around Murrells Inlet is also a historic district, recognized in 1980.

• Nightingale Hall Rice Mill Chimney

* Yet another historic rice mill chimney near Georgetown, listed in 1988.

• Old Market Building

* In Georgetown, this old market building has been a landmark since 1969.

• Pawleys Island Historic District

* The western side of Pawleys Island is a historic district, listed in 1972.

• Pee Dee River Rice Planters Historic District

* This district along the Pee Dee and Waccamaw Rivers highlights the history of rice farming. It was listed in 1988.

• Pleasant Hill Consolidated School

* Located in Hemingway, this school building became a historic site in 1998.

• Prince Frederick's Chapel Ruins

* Southeast of Plantersville, these chapel ruins are a historic reminder from 1974.

• Prince George Winyah Episcopal Church

* In Georgetown, this church and its cemetery are very old and important, listed in 1971.

• Joseph H. Rainey House

* This house in Georgetown was the home of Joseph H. Rainey, a very important politician. It's a National Historic Landmark, listed in 1984.

• Richmond Hill Plantation Archeological Sites

* These archaeological sites near Murrells Inlet were listed in 1988, helping us learn about the past.

• Rural Hall Plantation House

* This plantation house near Georgetown was added to the list in 1988.

• Summer Chapel Rectory, Prince Frederick's Episcopal Church

* Near Plantersville, this rectory (a house for a priest) was listed in 1988.

• Summer Chapel, Prince Frederick's Episcopal Church

* Also near Plantersville, this chapel was listed in 1988.

• Weehaw Rice Mill Chimney

* Another historic rice mill chimney near Georgetown, listed in 1988.

• Wicklow Hall Plantation

* South of Georgetown, Wicklow Hall Plantation became a historic site in 1978.

• Winyah Indigo School

* This historic school in Georgetown was listed in 1988.

Former Listings

Sometimes, a historic place might be removed from the list. This usually happens if it's no longer there or has changed too much.

• China Grove

* This place in Georgetown was listed in 1982 but was removed in 2000 because it burned down.

Images for kids

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  All Saints' Episcopal Church, Waccamaw

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  Arcadia Plantation

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  Atalaya

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  Battery White

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  Beneventum Plantation House

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  Brookgreen Gardens

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  Chicora Wood Plantation

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  Friendfield Plantation

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  Georgetown Historic District

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  Georgetown Lighthouse

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  Hobcaw Barony

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  Hopsewee

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  Mansfield Plantation

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  Minim Island Shell Midden (38GE46)

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  Old Market Building

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  Pee Dee River Rice Planters Historic District

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  Prince Frederick's Chapel Ruins

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  Prince George Winyah Episcopal Church

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  Joseph H. Rainey House

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  Richmond Hill Plantation Archeological Sites

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  Wicklow Hall Plantation

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  Winyah Indigo School