Contrary to popular belief, there’s nothing “sleepy” about the town of Moncks Corner, SC. Coming from very exciting beginnings to what you see now, there’s a great deal of historical significance that surrounds the town.

Here’s our picks for some must-see historical monuments and landmarks that help define the origins of Moncks Corner, SC:

Wassamasaw Tribe of Varnertown Indians

The remnants of the now-extinct conglomeration of the Edistow and Catawba indians tribes, the Wassamasaw Tribe now Varnertown home. Found between Summerville and Moncks Corner, SC, this area possesses immense and unparalleled historic value and were officially declared an Indian Group by the state in 2005.

Old Santee Canal and Park

Situated on Stony Landing, the southernmost part of the old canal, this park serves as a historic marker for the once-functioning canal that connected the Cooper River with the Santee. Once useage of the canal stopped in 1865, the property was reclaimed by the state and named to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.

Lewisfield Plantation

Built in 1774, this plantation is found right outside of Moncks Corner proper and hosts special tours and history seminars. It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1974 and was the sight of a major skirmish between British and Patriot forces during the Revolutionary War.

Cooper River Historic District 

Located along the East and West Branches of the Cooper River, this district contains landscape features dating to the 18th and 19th centuries such as rice fields, banks, canals, dams, reservoirs or reserves, causeways, roads, avenues, upland fields, fence lines, and cemeteries. It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2002. 

Mulberry Plantation

Built in 1714, much of the fertile land used for crops and canals were well-preserved and maintained until the early 20th century. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1963 and serves as home to the South Carolina Department of Archives and History.

There’s a wealth of historic value that’s ready to be discovered in the Moncks Corner, SC area, so what are you waiting for? Grab the family and see what your newfound neighborhood has to offer.

For more information about the Moncks Corner, SC area, Foxbank Plantation, or about the steps needed to take to call the area “home,” contact us today at info@crescenthomes.net.

Foxbank Plantation
200 Foxbank Plantation Blvd.
Moncks Corner, SC 29461
843.899.1700