Congaree National Park - Hopkins SC
Posted by: Don.Morfe
N 33° 50.614 W 080° 49.749
17S E 515806 N 3744824
Though known for its unique natural features such as magnificent stands of bald cypress and tremendous biodiversity, the landscape of Congaree has a rich cultural heritage as well.
Waymark Code: WM16HGD
Location: South Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 08/04/2022
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Originally the park was known as Congaree Swamp National Monument but the name was changed to Congaree National Park. This name change happened legislatively somewhere between 1996 and 2009.
From the National Park Service website:
Though known for its unique natural features such as magnificent stands of bald cypress and tremendous biodiversity, the landscape of Congaree has a rich cultural heritage as well. People have been using the floodplain for many purposes for over 13,000 years, long before it became a national park. While water has been an enduring force that has shaped this landscape, humans have left their mark as well. From prehistoric natives to Spanish explorers, Revolutionary War patriots to escaped slaves, loggers and conservationists, this forest landscape is rich in the stories of the people who have called it both a home and a refuge, and have helped to make it what it is today.
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