Battery Warren
Hiking trail in Francis Marion National Forest
Description:
Battery Warren, a Civil War earthen fort meant to block Union forces from moving up the Santee River, is one of the best preserved coastal fortifications still in existence. It is named for Colonel Samuel Warren, a local revolutionary war hero and previous owner of the land where the battery is built.
A one-mile interpretive trail takes visitors through a mature hardwood forest that leads to the high bluff and a viewing platform. Visitors get a view of the Santee River and the battery. The trail highlights the embankments of the old fort still visible today. The site is eligible for the National Register of Historic Places.
Directions: Google Directions
State: South Carolina
County: Berkeley
Latitude: 33.2366
Longitude: -79.5387
Length: 1.0 miles
Difficulty: 1
Trail viewed 2292 times
User: Phil Bickhart Title: Battery Warren Trail Rating: 5
Date: Mon Jan-10-2011
Trip Type: Day Hike
Report:
This place is worth the trip, Civil war battery in very good condition, Santee river has small warf area. Beautiful spot, hike is pretty easy and worth the trouble to find. Jamestown sherrif gave us directions..
User: Phil Bickhart Title: Battery Warren Trail Rating: 5
Date: Mon Jan-10-2011
Trip Type: Day Hike
Report:
This place is worth the trip, Civil war battery in very good condition, Santee river has small warf area. Beautiful spot, hike is pretty easy and worth the trouble to find. Jamestown sheriff gave us directions..
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|---|---|---|
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| 148 | Lick Fork Lake | Hiking loop along Lick Fork Creek and Lick Fork Lake |
