Bluffton, Coastal town in Beaufort County, South Carolina
Bluffton extends along the May River, encompassing wetlands and pine forests across its territory of modern residential developments and preserved natural areas.
The Bluffton Movement emerged in 1844 when local planters gathered under the Secession Oak to protest federal tariffs, marking early steps toward Southern secession.
The Historic Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival celebrates regional traditions through exhibitions of local seafood harvesting methods and artistic demonstrations throughout Old Town.
The town operates nine fire stations through the Bluffton Township Fire District, providing emergency services to residents across the expanding municipality.
Eight antebellum homes and two churches survived the 1863 Union army destruction, forming the core of the current nationally registered historic district.
Location: Beaufort County
Inception: 1728
Elevation above the sea: 6 m
Website: https://townofbluffton.sc.gov
GPS coordinates: 32.23715,-80.86039
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:21
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Harbour Town Lighthouse
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Hilton Head Island
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Haig Point Range front light
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Bradley Beach
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