Boykin Mill Complex

Boykin Mill Complex is a historic district containing nine buildings, two sites, and four structures on 886 acres of rural land in South Carolina. The collection includes a gristmill and sawmill, a church, a general store, worker houses, and various outbuildings.

The mill pond on Swift Creek began serving water-powered operations in 1786 when Robert English received the land grant. Over time, sawmills and gristmills operated here, processing timber and grain for the region.

The Baptist church from 1827 displays Greek Revival design, while the worker houses from the 1930s show how mill families lived day to day. Together, these buildings reveal what life looked like for people who worked in this rural South Carolina community.

The complex sits 8 miles south of Camden where South Carolina Highway 261 meets County Road 2 in a rural setting. There are parking areas and walking paths to view the various preserved structures throughout the grounds.

The site witnessed the Battle of Boykin's Mill on April 17, 1865, one of the final clashes of the Civil War. This confrontation marked a turning point during the conflict's closing days in South Carolina.

Location: Kershaw County

GPS coordinates: 34.12833,-80.57139

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:22