Belmont Neck Site-38KE06
About this property
The Belmont Neck Site is a historic archaeological site located near Camden, Kershaw County, South Carolina. From about 950 to 1300 A.D., the Belmont Neck Site was the location of a platform mound and town associated with the Native American chiefdom of Cofitachequi. It appears to be the first of 12 mound towns along the Catawba/Wateree River. From approximately 1772 to 1796, it was the location of indigo production by Colonel John Chesnut of Camden. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.
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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 05001578. It was listed on February 3, 2006.
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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 Belmont Neck Site-38KE06 listed on the National Register?
Belmont Neck Site-38KE06 was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 3, 2006.
What type of historic resource is Belmont Neck Site-38KE06?
Belmont Neck Site-38KE06 is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Belmont Neck Site-38KE06?
The period of significance for Belmont Neck Site-38KE06 is recorded as the pre_contact era, specifically around 1300.
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