Oconee Station BlockHouse

by Lisa Wooten

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Oconee Station BlockHouse

Artist

Lisa Wooten

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Photograph - Photographs

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Oconee Station was established in 1792 as a blockhouse on the South Carolina frontier. Troops were removed in 1799. The site also has the Williams Richards House, which was built in the early 19th century as residence and trading post.[2] The site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971 as Oconee Station and Richards House.William Richards house at Oconee Station
There is a short spur trail to Station Cove Falls, which is a 60 ft (18 m) waterfall, and the Oconee Passage of the Palmetto Trail.
The Oconee Station and the William Richards House were photographed by Jack Boucher of the Historic American Buildings Survey in 1960.[5][6] Both structures are open for tours on weekends and by appointment. Admission is free.
Oconee Station State Historic Site
The Park sits on 210 acres on Oconee Creek and has an
abundance of interesting features: two structures, hiking trails, a pond and Station Cove Falls--all very accessible on easy-to-walk, well maintained paths.
The Park is located just north of Walhalla off Hwy 11.
Blockhouse
Structures: Nestled in a clearing surrounded by a split-rail fence under mature trees, this beautiful location holds the blockhouse and the William Richards home. The blockhouse was built in 1792 as a military post—one of several in the state—to protect settlers against the Cherokee Indians and later to protect Indians against settler encroachment.
The troops were removed in 1799, the last blockhouse to be decommissioned in SC.William Richard's House
In 1805, William Richards, from Ireland, built a brick home next door and established a trading post.
The buildings are open for tours 1-5 pm Saturday and Sunday or by appointment.
Hiking trail at Oconee Station ParkHiking Trails: There is a 1.5-mile nature trail that goes around the pond and connects to a 1/2-mile trail that leads into Sumter National Forest and ends at Station Cove Falls.
In the Springtime, the wild flowers bloom in glorious abundance and add to the experience. The trail is relatively flat, well maintained and easy to walk. A good choice for children. Wikipedia and Google

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