Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site, State historic park in Dorchester County, US.
The historic site contains archaeological remains of a colonial settlement along the Ashley River, featuring foundations, streets and building ruins from 1697.
The trading town of Dorchester established in 1697 remained an important colonial center until its decline during the American Revolutionary War period.
Archaeological excavations combined with historical records from colonial Charleston reveal details about social structures and daily routines in early South Carolina.
The park welcomes visitors daily from 9 AM to 6 PM during daylight saving time and 9 AM to 5 PM during standard time for $3 admission.
The site preserves an eighteenth-century fort constructed with tabby, a concrete material made from oyster shells, alongside an Anglican church bell tower.
Location: Dorchester County
Inception: 1960
Website: https://southcarolinaparks.com/colonial-dorchester
GPS coordinates: 32.94950,-80.17190
Latest update: March 3, 2025 19:41
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