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Little Barnwell Island

Port Royal, South Carolina • Beaufort County

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About This Property

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Little Barnwell Island is a prehistoric archaeological site located in Port Royal, South Carolina. It represents a significant ancestral Native American settlement, offering insights into early lifeways in the region.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Structure
Acreage
3
Listed Date
8/14/1973
Other Names
38bu23

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Prehistoric
Periods of Significance
1500 Ad - 1749 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
Yes
Level - State
No
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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