Andrew Jackson State Park

Andrew Jackson State Park is a 360-acre property that combines outdoor recreation with a history museum located near Lancaster. The park includes a lake for fishing, hiking trails, camping areas, and indoor exhibits about life in the colonial era.

The park opened in 1952 to honor Andrew Jackson, who was born in the Waxhaws region in 1767 and later became the seventh U.S. president. It was created to mark his connection to the area where he spent his youth.

The museum displays period rooms with colonial-era furnishings and tools that show how people lived in the region during the 1700s. Walking through these spaces gives you a sense of daily life during that time.

The park has two hiking trails, fishing opportunities at the lake, picnic areas, and camping with utility hookups available at designated sites. All these outdoor features are clearly marked and easy to navigate for first-time visitors.

A bronze sculpture shows a young boy on a farm horse, depicting Andrew Jackson during his childhood in the Waxhaws. The artwork was created by sculptor Anna Hyatt Huntington and stands as one of the park's most recognizable features.

Location: South Carolina

Inception: 1952

Operator: South Carolina State Parks

Website: https://southcarolinaparks.com/andrew-jackson

GPS coordinates: 34.84093,-80.80691

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:29