Magnolia Gardens, Public gardens in Charleston County, United States.
The gardens spread across 400 acres of protected wetlands along the Ashley River, featuring collections of azaleas and camellias throughout the property.
The Drayton family established these gardens in the early 1840s when Reverend John Grimké Drayton created paths and landscaping around the former rice plantation.
The gardens preserve the history of the plantation era, documenting the work of enslaved individuals who maintained the fields and shaped the landscape.
Visitors access numerous walking paths through seasonal flower displays, wetlands, and the Audubon Swamp Garden, with guided tours available throughout the day.
The gardens contain documented habitats for 267 bird species, making them a central location for wildlife observation in South Carolina.
Location: Charleston County
GPS coordinates: 32.87500,-80.08917
Latest update: March 3, 2025 23:06
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