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1. Walterboro City Hall: (Hampton Street) This
facility was originally built as a WPA project in 1936
and was typical of the style of architecture used
during this period. In 1975, the structure's facade
was completely renovated into the existing classical
architectural style.
2. Colleton County Court House: (Hampton Street) The
court house is one of four structures on the National
Register of Historic Places in Colleton County. The
building is an excellent example of the architecture
of the noted architect, Robert Mills. Completed in the
fall of 1822, the structure is in the Greek Revival
style of the period. The outside walls are three
bricks (28 inches) thick. The front of the structure
is set off by two curving stairways with railings
which lead to the second floor projecting portico
which rests on an arched foundation. A single large
courtroom covers almost the entire second floor of the
building. A delicate plastered ceiling medallion is
the only ornamentation on the cove ceiling. The first
nullification meeting in South Carolina was held here
in 1828, when Robert Barnwell Rhett called for the
immediate secession of the state legislature.
3. Old Colleton County Jail: (Jefferies Boulevard)
This landmark structure resembles a miniature
fortified castle. The jail was built in 1855 and is on
the National Register of Historic Places. Designed by
noted Charleston Architects Jones and Lee, the
Neo-Gothic structure replaces the jail built in 1822,
when Walterboro became the seat of justice for
Colleton District. It served as the Walterboro jail
until 1937. It has been used by Colleton County to
house various offices since that time, most
significantly the Colleton Museum and the Chamber of
Commerce.
4. Walterboro Water Tower: (Memorial Avenue) The tower
is an identifiable city landmark for approximately
three miles from the city limits. It is located at the
end of Washington Street, Walterboro's central
business district. Construction of the tower was
completed in 1915, by a Boston, Mass. firm. The tower
is built of reinforced concrete and is 133 feet high.
The tank section above the windows holds 100,000
gallons of water and is still used by the city.
5. Walterboro Library Society Building: (Church
Street) The "Little Library, " built in 1820, is a
small frame building that is an excellent example of
Federal Architecture. The Walterboro Library Society
was granted incorporation by the South Carolina
General Assembly in 1821. When the town was
incorporated in 1826, the boundaries were fixed as "
3/4 " of a mile in every direction from the site of
the Walterboro Library. The building served the town
until 1955 and is on the National Register of Historic
Places. Presently the building is used as a meeting
hall by the Colleton County Historical Society and
Preservation Society.
6. Saint Jude's Episcopal Church: (1907 Wichman
Street) St. Jude's Episcopal Church (circa 1888) is
built in the Carpenter Gothic Style of the Victorian
Period. This particular structure replaces an earlier
one that was destroyed during the Cyclone of 1879. The
original congregation of St. Jude's was comprised of
plantation owners of St. Bartholomew's Parish. The
Walterboro Library Society building was on the present
St. Jude's site when it served as the center of
Walterboro.
7. Hickory Valley: (Witsell Street) During September
of 1980, Hickory Valley was designated as Walterboro's
second historic district. Hickory Valley , largely a
residential area, is located in the northwest corner
of Walterboro. It contains 23 structures, 19 of which
were deemed by the S.C. Department of Archives &
History to contribute to the historic character of the
district. Originally settled by Lowcountry planters,
the area was a home for some of the town's founders
and most prominent families. Most of the buildings
were constructed between 1821 and 1929.
8. Bonnie Doone Plantation: In 1722, a royal land
grant was made to the owners of Bonnie Doone. Rice
became one of its chief crops and the original rice
fields are still visible today. During the Civil War,
Federal troops burned the house which was owned by Dr.
Theodore DeHon. No attempt was made to rebuild until
the early 1930's when A.H. Caspary, a New York
stockbroker, constructed the existing Georgian
mansion. Its ballroom was included in Mrs. Helen
Comstock's book, "The One Hundred Most Beautiful Rooms
in America." A noted New York landscape architect
planned the camellia garden adjacent to the house.
Caspary's pet cemetery is behind the house. Currently
owned by the Charleston Baptist Association, Bonnie
Doone is used as a camp and conference center.
9. Herbert Dent Burial Site: The burial site of
Captain John Dent is located at the old Bethel
Presbyterian Church off Highway 64. Captain Dent
served as acting Captain of the frigate "Constitution"
in 1804 during the war with Tripoli, and was senior
officer in charge of naval affairs at Charleston
during the War of 1812. His home stands next to the SC
Artisan Center on Wichman Street.
10.Pon Pon Chapel Ruins and Cemetery: This was the
first church established in St. Bartholomew's Parish
and was the Colonial predecessor to St. Jude's Church.
The original wooden building was constructed in 1726.
In 1754, it was burned by Indians and a brick chapel
was constructed to replace the church. Heavily damaged
again by fire during the Revolutionary War in 1782, it
became known as Burnt Church. The Parker's Ferry Road,
on which the Chapel was built, served as a stage coach
road connecting Charleston and Savannah. President
George Washington traveled this road on his Southern
Tour in the spring of 1791. The church was rebuilt
again in 1821. Worship services transferred to
Walterboro in 1832.
11. The Isaac Hayne Tomb & House Site: This site is
the ancestral home and burial ground of Colonel Isaac
Hayne (1745-1781). In 1770, Hayne was Commissioner of
public buildings. He served in the S.C. Senate for a
two year term (1778-80). When Charleston fell to the
British he was among the Patriots captured. He became
a martyr when he was hanged by the British on August
4, 1781.
12. Battle of Parker's Ferry: On August 30, 1781
General Francis Marion's forces intercepted a raid of
Hessians, British and Tories about one mile from the
ferry and forced them to withdraw to Charles Town.
13. Dogwood Hills Country Club: A semi-private club
with a nine hole golf course and four tennis courts.
Call 538-2731 to make reservations.
14. Forest Hills Public Tennis Courts: Six courts
located within a subdivision. No charge for use.
Lighted for night play with a pay meter for use of
lights.
15. Westvaco Nature Trail: Westvaco Timberland
Division has developed this natural resource , located
in Jacksonboro, SC. The trail features fauna, flora
and historical landmarks such as the old King's
Highway (dating from 1700), old rice field banks and
an old phosphate plant site. A word of caution: stay
on the trail- stumpholes and irregular footing are
among the hazards inherent to the forest. Use hand
rails on bridges and observe normal safety
precautions.
16. West Bank Public Boat Landing: Located on the
Edisto River near Jacksonboro, S.C., West Bank offers
recreational boating and fishing and is only 10 miles
from salt water.
17. Edisto Marina: Charter fishing is available at the
marina. Call (843) 869-3504 for additional
information.
18. Bear Island Wildlife Management Area: This area
offers great fishing for Spotted Tail Bass, Croker,
Bream and Flounder. The hunter will find excellent bow
and still deer hunting, dove, duck, quail, and other
small game hunting in season. Call the Game Warden
(843) 844-2952 for additional information.
19. Bennett's point Public Boat Landing: salt Water
Fishing - access to Ashepoo River and Intracoastal
Waterway.
20. Edisto Beach and State Park: The beach area has
been a favorite summer resort area for Colletonians
for many years. The Edisto Beach State Park consists
of 1225 acres, has 75 campsites, park and picnic
areas, and furnished cabins. Call (843) 869-2156 for
reservations and additional information.
843-844-2514
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