Buford's Massacre Site
Also known as Buford's Battleground
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Buford's Massacre Site was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb 15, 1990. The Register lists it for its military, at the national level. It was listed as part of Lancaster County MPS. The listing covers 2 acres.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 27 MB · National Archives↗Finding Buford's Massacre Site
SC 522, 0.25 miles south of SC 9, in Buford, SC
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Buford's Massacre Site
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Buford's Massacre Site
Is Buford's Massacre Site on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Feb 15, 1990 (Register number 90000091).
Is Buford's Massacre Site a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; South Carolina has 73 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Lancaster County Jail, 8.4 miles away.
Can you visit Buford's Massacre Site?
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 Buford's Massacre Site?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 27 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 118996226 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.