Auld Mound
About this property
Auld Mound (38CH41) , also known as Yough Hall Plantation Shell Ring, is a historic mound located near Mount Pleasant, Charleston County, South Carolina. It is one of 20 or more prehistoric shell rings located from the central coast of South Carolina to the central coast of Georgia. On average, it measures 174 feet in diameter and stands 2 to 3 feet high. The midden is largely composed of oyster shell. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 70000583. It was listed on October 14, 1970.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Auld Mound listed on the National Register?
Auld Mound was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1970.
What type of historic resource is Auld Mound?
Auld Mound is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Auld Mound?
The period of significance for Auld Mound is recorded as the pre_contact era.
Can I research the history near Auld Mound?
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