National Register of Historic Places
Woodlands
Woodlands is a historic place in Bamberg, Bamberg County, South Carolina, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on November 11, 1971, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 71000742.
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Woodlands
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About this place
What is Woodlands?
Woodlands, or the William Gilmore Simms Estate, is a historic plantation estate in Bamberg County, South Carolina. The property is nationally notable as the home for many years of author William Gilmore Simms (1806-1870), considered one of the leading literary voices of the antebellum Southern United States, and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1971. The main house, built in part by Simms, contains mementos from his period.
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Listing details
- Name
- Woodlands
- City
- Bamberg
- County
- Bamberg County
- State
- South Carolina
- Listed on the National Register
- November 11, 1971
- NRIS reference number
- 71000742
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 33.27049, -80.95043
When was Woodlands listed on the National Register?
Woodlands was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 11, 1971.
Where is Woodlands located?
Woodlands is located in Bamberg, Bamberg County, South Carolina at approximately 33.27049, -80.95043. See the map above.
Is Woodlands a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Woodlands is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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