National Register of Historic Places
Stono River Slave Rebellion Site
Stono River Slave Rebellion Site is a historic place in Rantowles, Charleston County, South Carolina, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on May 30, 1974, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 74001840.
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Stono River Slave Rebellion Site
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About this place
What is Stono River Slave Rebellion Site?
The Stono Rebellion was a slave revolt that began on 9 September 1739, in the colony of South Carolina. It was the largest slave rebellion in the Southern Colonial era, with 25 colonists and 35 to 50 African slaves killed. The uprising's leaders were likely from the Central African Kingdom of Kongo, as they were Catholic and some spoke Portuguese.
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Listing details
- Name
- Stono River Slave Rebellion Site
- City
- Rantowles
- County
- Charleston County
- State
- South Carolina
- Listed on the National Register
- May 30, 1974
- NRIS reference number
- 74001840
- Resource type
- site
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 32.78739, -80.14538
When was Stono River Slave Rebellion Site listed on the National Register?
Stono River Slave Rebellion Site was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 30, 1974.
Where is Stono River Slave Rebellion Site located?
Stono River Slave Rebellion Site is located in Rantowles, Charleston County, South Carolina at approximately 32.78739, -80.14538. See the map above.
Is Stono River Slave Rebellion Site a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Stono River Slave Rebellion Site is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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