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Oconee Station State Historic Site Walhalla, South Carolina
Two surviving frontier-era structures stand beside a trail system that reaches Station Cove Falls and connects toward Oconee State Park.
The Story of Oconee Station State Historic Site Walhalla, South Carolina
Oconee Station State Historic Site near Walhalla preserves two rare frontier buildings: a stone military outpost completed in 1792 and the brick William Richards House built in 1805. The site stood near the boundary between the young United States and Cherokee lands.
Oconee Station State Historic Site Walhalla, South Carolina in Context
Oconee Station State Historic Site near Walhalla preserves two rare frontier buildings: a stone military outpost completed in 1792 and the brick William Richards House built in 1805. The site stood near the boundary between the young United States and Cherokee lands.
What Makes It Special
The surviving buildings make a complicated frontier era tangible, while a short trail leads through meadow and forest to Station Cove Falls. The combination of architecture, Cherokee-borderlands history and a waterfall makes this a surprisingly varied stop.
Interesting Facts
The stone station was one of several frontier posts built by South Carolina. The Richards House served as a residence and trading post. A roughly 1.5-mile trail leads from the site toward Station Cove Falls.
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The Story of Oconee Station State Historic Site Walhalla, South Carolina
Oconee Station preserves 210 acres near Walhalla, including a 1792 stone blockhouse and the 1805 William Richards House.
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