Posted in South Carolina July 16, 2020 by

When You Take The Baynard Trail, It’ll Lead You To Extraordinary Ancient Ruins In South Carolina

South Carolina is brimming with historical ruins worthy of a road trip to witness the remains of the likes of churches, river mills, and more – like the Stoney-Baynard architectural ruins found hiding almost in plain sight in Hilton Head.

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The site of the Stoney-Baynard ruins still includes six acres of an original plantation begun by Captain Jack Stoney in 1793.
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A short, five-minute walk on the trail leads to four above-ground ruins of the plantation.
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The most impressive is a two-story tabby structure documented as the main house, or the keeper's house.
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Informational kiosks along the trail give additional insight into the property, including some unseen elements that have not been excavated and are still below the ground.
A chimney from the kitchen house dates back to the 1830s.
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The main (keeper's house) dates back to approximately 1810.
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Travel through the property to see all the architectural ruins. It's not a long walk but might take some time since you'll want to stop to absorb that you're seeing...
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Ruins that are hundreds of years old — and very well preserved.
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The ruins are found within Sea Pines Plantation between Baynard Park Road and Plantation Drive.
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Stoney-Baynard ruins were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994. The site is open to visitors from dawn to dusk. Admission and parking are free.

If you love exploring South Carolina’s history or extraordinary sites that contain ruins, then be sure to read These 7 Trails In South Carolina Will Lead You To Extraordinary Ancient Ruins and Few People Know About This Crashed Bomber Plane Hiding Deep In The South Carolina Woods.

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Address: Plantation Dr, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928, USA