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205 East Main Street
Hardeeville, SC 29927
Phone: 843.784.2231
Fax: 843.784.6384
You'll find scenic and historic spots right here in Hardeeville. Also, Hardeeville is located just minutes from Hilton Head Island, Savannah and Beaufort. We're sure you'll find whatever you're looking for while you visit with us.
Purrysburg was founded in 1732 by Swiss Huguenots, but failed due to competition from nearby Savannah. A cross marks the settlement's location on the Savannah River today, celebrating Hardeeville's earliest history.
To reach the cross from Millstone Landing, turn north on Purrysburg Road and watch for the historic marker on your left, past Church Road.
Hardeeville's own Millstone Landing overlooks the beautiful Savannah River, offering boaters and anglers access to one of the South's best fishing spots.
To reach Millstone Landing, home of the city's annual Native American Powwow, turn west at the intersection of U.S. 17 and S.C. 46, cross the tracks, and continue straight across U.S. 321. Follow Church Road to its T-intersection with Purrysburg Road and turn left; the landing will be on your right.
No sooner had the Hardeeville Methodist Church been dedicated for worship in 1860 than the nation was launched into civil war and the building was put to use as a hospital.
The frame church building originally contained a sizeable gallery for use by local slaves. Church members also adhered to the custom of seating men on the right and women on the left.
The Argent train Engine No. 7 was donated to the town of Hardeeville upon the closing of the Argent Lumber Company. This narrow gauge train is a rarity and attracts many people from across the nation.
This wood burning steam locomotive with balloon smoke stack was built by the H.K. Porter Company about 1910. It was used by Argent Lumber Company, a leading are employer established in 1916 to haul timber from the forest to mill. In 1960 the locomotive was donated to the Town of Hardeeville for public display as a logging and lumbering relic of this area.
The New City Hall & Community Campus assumes the location and appearance of one of Hardeeville's most treasured historical landmarks. Originally constructed in 1928, the old Consolidated School complex fell into disrepair and, regrettably, had to be demolished in 2003 - but not before architects documented its unique design.The rebuilt 10,000-square-foot facility (its an exact replica of the old school) houses council chambers, city treasurer, city clerk, the building & planning department, community development department, recreation department, administrative offices, multipurpose rooms and a museum. Campus plans also call for the creation/renovation of six ball fields and related amenities.
Welcome to the City of Hardeeville recreation park. Our goal is to enrich people's lives through quality recreation, cultural experiences and community services that benefit the quality of life for all Hardeeville residents. We invite you to explore the wide variety of facilities, activities and open space offered through our Parks and Recreation Department.
Savannah NWR, which lies on both the South Carolina and Georgia sides of the Savannah River just upriver from the city of Savannah, Georgia, was established April 6, 1927. The refuge 28,168 acres include bottomland hardwoods and tidal freshwater marsh. A 3,000 acre fringe area of upland hardwoods exists along the eastern boundary. An additional 3,000 acres forming an impoundment system are managed for migratory wading birds and waterfowl. These freshwater impoundments were formerly the rice fields of plantations dating back to the mid or late 1700's. Many of the dikes enclosing these pools were originally built during the rice culture era.
The County owned Sergeant Jasper Park offers 132 acres of trails, picnic areas, and fishing lakes. Plans are underway to expand the trails, establish canoe or kayak waterways, and provide rustic cabins for week long stays in the park to enhance the enjoyment of the many species of waterfowl, reptiles, and native plants, all in an undisturbed wetland habitat.
A nature trail offers access to the interior of the wonderful sand ridges and blackwater swamps of the Tillman Sand Ridge Wildlife Refuge. Hikers along the trail might spot the rare gopher tortoise if they're observant.
To reach the refuge from U.S. 17/S.C. 46, cross the railroad tracks and follow U.S. 321 north to Tillman; turn left at the flashing light in that crossroads town and follow that road to a sign for B&C Landing. Turn left there and follow the road to where it terminates at the nature trail.
Savannah's River Street is home to more than 70 restaurants, shops, art galleries and hotels, many of which are located in converted cotton warehouses. Once the site of Savannah's bustling port, today River Street welcomes visitors from around the world to enjoy its riverfront charm. River Street hosts many festivals throughout the year, including the St. Patrick's Day on the River Festival, Oktoberfest and the Great Atlantic Seafood Festival.
The Waving Girl statue on Savannah's River Street was made in honor of Florence Martus. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, Florence greeted the passing ships that went to the Savannah Port, by waving a cloth during the day and a lantern at night. It was said that Florence, the Tybee Island lighthouse keeper's sister, never missed a ship. The Altrusa Club had the statue made in her honor in 1972.
Tybee Island is located 20 minutes from historic Savannah. The barrier island boasts five miles of beaches that are perfect for sunbathing, people-watching and frolicking in the sand and surf of the Atlantic Ocean.
The island's south-end pier and pavilion provide an ideal venue for strolling above the waves for a picturesque view or reeling in the day's catch from the sea.
The Tybee Lighthouse is Georgia's oldest and tallest lighthouse, towering over the coastline at 154 feet. It is open for self-guided tours. The Tybee Island Light Station was ordered by General James Oglethorpe, Governor of the 13th colony, in 1732. Rebuilt several times, the current light station displays its 1916 day mark with 178 stairs and a nine-feet-tall lens.
In 1847, Fort Pulaski was considered a state-of-the-art defense system, though it fell easily to Union troops during the Civil War. The fort has been well preserved, and visitors may roam through its protective brick walls. A video presentation and exhibits offer a historical visual while park rangers share details on the history of the monument and its role in history.
Located in the heart of Savannah's Historic District, the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist is the oldest Roman Catholic Church in Georgia. Soaring over the city, this French Gothic-style cathedral, with pointed arches and free-flowing traceries, is the seat of the diocese of Savannah. It was founded in 1799 by the first French colonists to arrive in Savannah. Fire destroyed the early structures; the present cathedral dates from 1874.