Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge, Wildlife refuge in Beaufort County, United States.
The 4,053-acre refuge contains salt marshes, tidal creeks, and maritime forests between Hilton Head Island and the mainland of South Carolina.
Charles Pinckney acquired the land in 1736, developing it into a cotton plantation that employed over 300 enslaved people by 1840.
Archaeological studies have identified 115 sites showing human presence from the Archaic Period through the Mississippian Period between 8000 BC and 1500 AD.
Visitors can access 10 miles of trails for hiking, cycling, and wildlife observation from sunrise to sunset throughout the year.
The refuge serves as a critical nesting location for colonial wading birds, including ibis, egrets, and herons in natural rookeries.
Location: Beaufort County
Inception: 1975
Website: https://fws.gov/refuge/pinckney_island
GPS coordinates: 32.24380,-80.76530
Latest update: May 20, 2025 19:25
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