National Historic Landmark

Ninety Six National Historic Site

Ninety Six, Greenwood County, South Carolina
Listed
December 2, 1969
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
69000169

About this property

Ninety Six National Historic Site, also known as Old Ninety Six and Star Fort, is a United States National Historic Site located about 60 miles (96 kilometers) south of Greenville, South Carolina. The historic site was listed on the National Register in 1969, declared to be a National Historic Landmark in 1973, and established as a National Historic Site in 1976 to preserve the original site of Ninety Six, South Carolina, a small town established in the early 18th century. It encompasses 1,022 acres of property.

Location

Ninety Six, Greenwood County, South Carolina
34.15564, -82.01738

Categories

COMMERCEHISTORIC - NON-ABORIGINALECONOMICSMILITARYTRANSPORTATIONEXPLORATION/SETTLEMENTLAWPOLITICS/GOVERNMENT
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Battles

Siege of Ninety Six
1781Revolutionary War
1.2 mi
Capture of Fort Cornwallis / Siege of Ninety Six
1781Revolutionary War
1.3 mi
Siege of Ninety Six (1775)
1781Revolutionary War
1.4 mi

Questions about this property

When was Ninety Six National Historic Site listed on the National Register?

Ninety Six National Historic Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 2, 1969.

What type of historic resource is Ninety Six National Historic Site?

Ninety Six National Historic Site is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Ninety Six National Historic Site a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Ninety Six National Historic Site has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Ninety Six National Historic Site?

The period of significance for Ninety Six National Historic Site is recorded as the listed era.

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