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Ben Newton on how to navigate a swamp boat.Colleton
Colleton County lies in South Carolina’s Lowcountry and Walterboro serves as its county seat.
Colleton County lies in South Carolina’s Lowcountry and Walterboro serves as its county seat. Sir John Colleton, Colleton County’s namesake, was one of the Lord’s Proprietors.
When the county was first founded in 1682, most residents continued to refer to the area by the names of the parishes within the county rather than by the county name itself. In 1769, these parishes were added to the Charleston District before becoming Colleton District in 1800.
The county played an important role in United States Revolutionary War history. Not only did the county serve as the setting of several small Revolutionary War battles, the town of Jacksonboro also served as the meeting place of South Carolina’s government during British occupation of Charleston. Rice and cotton plantations became common in the county during this time. However, most of these plantations have been transformed into nature and hunting preserves.
Different Boat Lengths | Digital Traditions
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Swamp boats/Flat bottom boats can be made to a variety of specifications.
Boat Dimensions | Digital Traditions
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Ben Newton on the reasons why swamp boats are made the size that they are.
Colleton County - Tuskegee Training Ground
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In the late 1920's end 1930's a rough landing strip was made on the farm of C.C. Anderson just outside of Walterboro. Starting in 1941, as part of the World War II effort, the U.S. Government acquired...
Low Country & Resort Area | A Natural State
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The Lowcountry Region is comprised of Hampton, Jasper, Beaufort and Colleton counties. As expected, due to its coastal location, fishing, sailing, hunting, bird watching, paddling, surfing...
Colleton Museum, Farmer's Market & Antiques | ETV Shorts
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Colleton County is not only the front porch of the Lowcountry, but it's also full of history and antiques. A new partnership was recently created to join the new Colleton Museum and Farmer's Market...
A Is for Ace Basin | South Carolina from A to Z
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A is for Ace Basin. Dean Harrigal, wildlife biologist, with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) talks about the Ace Basin. Our great state is known for many wonderful places...
Colleton County Ecotourism | ETV Shorts
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Colleton County, known as the front porch of the Lowcountry, offers tons of opportunity for the outdoor enthusiast. They have everything from hunting and fishing to boating and bird watching.
