Explore Barnwell County
Heritage Corridor Region 3 Discovery Center
The Union army under the command of Gen. William T. Sherman crossed the Savannah River in early February 1865. His army was to cut a 30-mile swath of destruction through the heart of this region that locals still talk about today. Visit the Region 3
Blackville, SC Other AttractionsSweetwater Country Club
Course Access: Semi-Private
Holes: 18
Reserve Advance Tee Times: 3
H. Flowe Trexler Region 3 Discovery Center
By journeying through a train car simulation, strolling along railroad tracks and exploring the past in replicas of Best Friend train cars, visitors of the Region 3 Discovery Center will experience the history of the people, land and culture of this "Rivers, Rails and Crossroads"
Blackville, SC Other AttractionsSweetwater Country Club
This Russell Breeden design is relatively benign in terms of elevation and length (6,248 yard from the back tees), but it more than makes up for that with its water, sand, and elevated greens. Best Hole: No. 10, a 144-yard par-3
Barnwell, SC Golf CoursesChurch Of The Holy Apostles
Built in 1856 of pine in the typical Gothic style of the English Parish Church, this Episcopal sanctuary was used as a stable for Union horses by Gen. Kilpatrick during Sherman's 1865
Barnwell, SC ChurchesBarnwell State Park
Barnwell State Park may be the best fishing hole in South Carolina that not many folks know about.
Lake Brown
Lake Brown is a 100 acre fishing lake provided by the South Carolina Dept. of Natural Resources. Public access is through public boat ramps and a fishing pier. There are some boat/
Barnwell, SC Other AttractionsBethlehem Baptist Church
This is one of the few pre-Civil War churches organized by African-Americans for African-Americans. The original church was constructed in 1829 and donated in 1868 to the African-American Baptist congregation which was holding services there. The present building was constructed in 1898
Barnwell, SC Churches