Pinopolis
The Flooded Heritage
State: South Carolina
County: Berkeley County
Founded: 1840s
Abandoned: Semi-ghost
Peak Population: Summer village
Pinopolis was an antebellum summer retreat for Low Country planters escaping malaria season. When Lake Moultrie was created in the 1940s, many older settlements were flooded and Pinopolis became lakefront. Historic churches and homes remain.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 1 hour
Quick Facts
- Summer retreat from malaria
- Lake Moultrie flooded older towns
- Historic churches preserved
Location
Address: Pinopolis, SC
Coordinates: 33.25, -79.9833