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.
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.
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...
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.
Robin Jarvis is a travel writer and editor for OnlyInYourState.com with a bachelor's degree in Journalism. Her love for travel has taken her to many parts of the world. She's lived in the Carolinas for nearly three decades and currently resides in Charleston. When she's not working, she loves to cook with friends and check out new adventures. General questions and FAM tours: [email protected]
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