What to do and see in South Carolina, United States: The Best Cemeteries

October 27, 2021 Tambra Mccollister

South Carolina has some great beaches along its eastern coast. Among the most notable of these is Myrtle Beach, the hub of the grand strand and the largest resort on the east coast of South Carolina. This silky stretch of white sand is great for water-sports such as sailing and surfing. South Carolina is also regarded as one of the top golfing destinations in America. South Carolina has some notable historic towns which are worth visiting such as Charleston.
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1. Oakland Cemetary

Gaffney, SC
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Oakland Cemetary

2. Beaufort National Cemetery

1601 Boundary St, Beaufort, SC 29902-3947 +1 843-524-3925 http://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/beaufort.asp
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5.0 based on 255 reviews

Beaufort National Cemetery

Reviewed By bmbaird62 - Beaufort, United States

As national Cemeteries go, this one is very small. There are graves sites going back many years. A chance to stroll and honor those who served and some who made that ultimate sacrifice.

3. Prince George Winyah Episcopal Church

300 Broad St, Georgetown, SC 29440-3606 +1 843-546-4358 http://www.pgwinyah.com
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5.0 based on 20 reviews

Prince George Winyah Episcopal Church

4. Fort Jackson National Cemetery

4170 Percival Rd, Columbia, SC 29229-8307 +1 866-577-5248 http://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/ftjackson.asp
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5.0 based on 50 reviews

Fort Jackson National Cemetery

Reviewed By orianas808

They greeted the family car as you enter, They treat you and your loved ones with the upmost respect. Service w. as very touching, provided some closure knowing my father was laid to rest in honor. I Love you SFC. Gibson always in our heart and minds. Never forgotten

5. Old St. Andrew's Parish Church

2604 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29414-4607 +1 843-766-1541 http://discoversouthcarolina.com/articles/discover-old-st-andrews-parish-church
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5.0 based on 10 reviews

Old St. Andrew's Parish Church

Reviewed By zenborzoi - Alexandria, United States

This quaint early 18th church is a treasure of colonial architecture with wonderful grounds to walk about. Constructed in 1706, this church is the oldest surviving church structure in South Carolina. Definitely worth a visit when in the area.

6. St James Santee Brick Church

Old Georgetown Road - Old King's Highway, McClellanville, SC 29458 +1 843-887-4386 http://www.stjamesec.org
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

St James Santee Brick Church

Reviewed By fssutton1 - Charleston, United States

A really great experience. About 5 miles down a dirt road. A Church in amazing condition although very spartan in interior design. Nice location for a picnic

7. Old Waxhaw Presbyterian Church

2814 Old Hickory Rd, Lancaster, SC 29720-7894 http://discoversouthcarolina.com/products/3441
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Old Waxhaw Presbyterian Church

8. Oakwood Cemetary

182 Oakwood Ave, Spartanburg, SC 29302-1602 +1 864-585-2453
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Oakwood Cemetary

Reviewed By Sburris65 - Simpsonville, United States

I first found out about this place back in the fall when we did the haunted trolley tour. The tour company is actually authorized to take guest in at night. And this place is said to be somewhere you stay out of at night! So on our weekly mom and son walk..I decided to head out and take my fur son and head to Oakwood Cemetery and see what we could find. We drive though the ornate gates and drive around looking for a place to park. We found a small parking area and first just go out looking. Now this is the oldest cemetery in Spartanburg dating back from the 1885. It has about 26 acres and around 5000 to 6000 markers. Lots of people who are important to the history of Spartanburg and many military heroes are here. Included in the long buried are names such as Confederate Col Joseph Walker, WW1 Medal oh Honor recipient John Belton White, author David Duncan Wallace, and nearby Converse college founder Dexter Edgar Converse. Shadow and I walk around noticing some of the beautiful and unique head stones. Some made to look like a tree one even looks like a wheel. Everything here is well taken care of and is a pleasant place to stroll..if you are into strolling in cemeteries (we are).On this day it seemed to be a popular place to bring dogs to walk as we passed several other dogs and their pet parents. So after about an hour of meandering and taking photos..we decided to stop here for my real reason I am here. The section known as Hells Gate!!! OK, so in addition to being the oldest cemetery around..it is also reported to be one of the most haunted places around too!!! There isn't actually a sign directing you to the place. So I went on Youtube and found what I was looking for. Oakwood Cemetery as I have stated is quite lovely. Lush green lawns and flowers with decorated headstones. After all this used to be THE place to be buried. But you will see an area which is coming soon which is a memorial gardens. And right next to the you spot a plot of land that seems different. Just from a quick look you will not see any grand headstone and things here seem to be quite dead compared to everything else. See this part of the posh cemetery was the potters field. This was the place where they threw in..not really buried..inmates, wards of the state, and people who could not afford to be buried. In 1914 another odd thing happened. The city dug up a bunch of graves and moved them here. And well, if you have seen horror movies you know that doesn't sit well with the departed. This is the place of several satanic rituals and graves have been vandalized. It is even said to be a portal to hell!! So don't know all about that but here is what we experienced. We parked and when you walk in the area I just feel a lot of sadness in this area And a very heavy feeling. You notice simple handmade grave markers. Many of the markers have been kicked over. When we got back to our car I noticed fingerprints on the rear window and I had just cleaned my car. My car acted like it didn't want to start for a second (it hasn't done that since then) and my phone which was on 99% when we got to this section was now on 33%! This place is open dawn to dusk. There is no admission charge and there are several parking area. It really is a beautiful place to just walk around. Food and bathrooms are close by. Just please be respectful of this place and those who are buried here. If you bring your dog, please clean up after them. Now should you want to visit at night..then wait until October and join the awesome folks over at Main Street Trolley for a haunted tour that includes a stop here. We did it this past October and it was wickedly fun.

9. Old Stone Church

101 Stone Cir At the intersection of Old Stone Church Road and Anderson Highway, Clemson, SC 29631-1832 +1 864-654-2061 http://oldstonechurchsc.com/
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Old Stone Church

10. Magnolia Cemetery

70 Cunnington Ave, Charleston, SC 29405-9312 +1 843-722-8638 [email protected] http://magnoliacemetery.net/
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4.5 based on 524 reviews

Magnolia Cemetery

Magnolia cemetery, a non-profit trust, is on the National Registry of Historic Places. Founded on the site of a rice plantation in 1850 during the "rural cemetery movement". It is the resting place of 6 Civil War Generals, soldiers and sailors, governors, signers of the ordinance of secession, mayors of Charleston, Lawyers, doctors and the list is endless. Open to the public seven days a week however the office is only open Monday through Friday. Open and closing times are posted as are rules and regulations at the entrance to the cemetery.

Reviewed By LondonTourman - London, United Kingdom

A short drive from Charleston a tranquil and well cared for cemetery The sailors of the submarine Hunley, are buried here. The lake and spanish moss give a feeling of peace, away form this troubled world.

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