Bluffton Historic District
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Bluffton Historic District, at Roughly bounded by the May River, Huger Cove, and Bridge St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 21, 1996. The Register lists it for its architecture and commerce, at the local level. It describes its style as Queen Anne, as it does for 61 other South Carolina listings. The district takes in 46 historic buildings. The listing covers 94.6 acres.
What it isHistoric district in South Carolina, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 41 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 15 minutes
Roughly bounded by the May River, Huger Cove, and Bridge St., Bluffton · about 0.5 miles on foot, as the crow flies
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Church of the CrossGothic · Built 1857 · next door - 3Campbell Chapel AME ChurchBuilding · 0.4 mi on
Memories of Bluffton Historic District
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Questions about Bluffton Historic District
Is Bluffton Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jun 21, 1996 (Register number 96000686).
Is Bluffton Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; South Carolina has 73 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Fort James Jackson, 14.5 miles away.
Can you visit Bluffton Historic District?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Bluffton Historic District?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 41 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 118997134 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.