National Register of Historic Places

Little Barnwell Island

Port Royal, Beaufort County, South Carolina
Listed
August 13, 1973
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
73001676

About this property

Little Barnwell Island is a historic archeological site located near Port Royal, Beaufort County, South Carolina. The site consists of two shell and earth mounds located on the eastern side of Little Barnwell Island overlooking Whale Branch. The larger of the two mounds is elliptical and once served as the base for a temple or ceremonial building. The mounds and building were probably constructed during the late Savannah II Period ca. A.D. 1500. It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.

Location

Port Royal, Beaufort County, South Carolina
32.50185, -80.79011

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Sources

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When was Little Barnwell Island listed on the National Register?

Little Barnwell Island was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 13, 1973.

What type of historic resource is Little Barnwell Island?

Little Barnwell Island is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Little Barnwell Island?

The period of significance for Little Barnwell Island is recorded as the industrial era.

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