Hampton County | Sights to See

Brunson

Brunson Museum
800 Railroad Avenue  | (843) 632-3363
This museum is housed in the original town hall. Ripley’s “Believe It or Not” cited it as the world’s only town hall on stilts. Although no longer on stilts, it stands tall and proud as a landmark of this once “largest town” on the Charleston & Western Railroad. The main reason for the stilts was to provide shade for the artesian well.
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Lawtonville Baptist Church
460 Fourth Street East  | (803) 625-2871
The church was organized in 1775 as Pipe Creek Church located near the Savannah River. It moved to the Lawtonville community by 1836 and in 1865 was used as a hospital by Union troops. The Congregation changed its name to Lawtonville Baptist Church in 1884.
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Webb Wildlife Center
1282 Webb Avenue | (803) 625-3569
This globally recognized bird area has over 25,000 acres bordering the Savannah River. Many visitors are attracted to the area for birdwatching. Explore the Savannah River Trail on the beautiful property.
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Hampton

Hampton’s American Legion Hut
302 Hoover Street
In 1933 the American Legion Post 108 constructed this building of local cypress logs. Today it still serves as a community gathering spot. The building is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Hampton County Courthouse
1 Elm Street West
This “Temple of Justice” is on the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1878, the same year the SC General Assembly declared this northern portion of Beaufort County its own separate county.
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Hampton County Museum
702 First Street West  | (803) 943-5484
Housed in the former Hampton Jailhouse building, operated & maintained as a joint effort by Hampton County & the Historic Society. Contains a Civil War memorabilia, including various maps, uniforms, photographs of the county, its people & their ancestors.
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Hampton Museum & Visitors Center
15 Elm Street East  | (803) 943-5318
This museum is housed in the old Bank of Hampton. Inside you can still see the hand painted bank vault along with military artifacts, as well as a children’s room. Exhibits antique medical equipment donated by local physicians & a section dedicated to ethnic cultures of the Lowcountry. Local craftsmen & artisans also contribute to continuous rotating exhibits. On National Register of Historic Places.
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Lake Warren State Park
1079 Lake Warren Road  | (803) 943-5051
The park has a 200 acre lake and two-acre pond perfect for freshwater fishing. Hike the the Interpretive Trail or Yemassee Nature trail to spot local flora and fauna. Or head out on the Fit trail for a little exercise. Take in the sunset at the gazebo dock. The park offer four picnic shelters, a playground, and Hampton Hall that is perfect for your next event.
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Palmetto Theater
109 Lee Avenue  | (803) 842-9842
The Palmetto Theater is significant as an example of small-town, southern, 1940s movie theater. The Art Deco- influenced Art Modern architectural style reflects the social and economic pressures of the post-war period.
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McPhersonville

Sheldon Chapel Episcopal Church
25481 Pocotaligo Road
It was first built in 1832, as a summer place of worship by the congregation of Sheldon Church of Prince William’s Parish (now famous as “Old Sheldon” ruins). The Confederate Army used the church as a smallpox clinic.
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Stoney Creek Presbyterian Chapel
155 County Road S-25-286
Circa 1832. Built in the high piney woods in McPhersonville. Plantation owners & their families had summer residences here. Many gave up portions of their property to provide place of worship. The chapel was also used as a hospital during the Civil War.
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