Wambaw Tract

Property Description

The property is located in eastern Charleston County approximately five miles from McClellanville on Old Georgetown Road. It is owned by St. James Santee Parish Preservation Committee, managed by The Nature Conservancy. It encompasses 100 acres of heavily forested land dominated by longleaf pine uplands and bay forest-pocosin wetlands. A total of 43 acres of wetlands occur on the property. Open land is limited to interior roads totaling less than 1 acre.

Property Amenities

• Upland forests
• Swamps and bogs
• Trails for hiking
• Areas for birdwatching, nature study, and wildlife enjoyment.

Adjacent to this property on Old Georgetown Road is the historic Brick Church at Wambaw built in 1768. To learn more about the history of the “Brick Church” call: (843) 887-4386; email:info@stjamesec.org or visit http://www.stjamesec.org/brickchurch.html

Contact Information

For more information about the Wambaw Tract, please contact The McClellanville Village Museum at (843) 887-3030.

Charleston County Council awarded $200,000 in Greenbelt Program funding to purchase this property for public use.