Carolina Ghost Towns
Carolina Ghost Towns
Tom Taylor
Colonial Dorchester
25 minutes Posted May 20, 2025 at 3:00 am.
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The colonial town of Dorchester is located on the Ashley River, just north of Charleston.  Settled by Congregetionalists, it was once the third largest town in South Carolina.
Now only the old bell tower of the St. George's Church and the tabby fortifications remain.  Old Dorchester is now a historic site and part of the South Carolina Parks System.
Here are some of the resources used in this episode:
Office SC State Park Website for Dorchester
Wikipedia Entry
Old Dorchester Visitor's Guide
National Register Entry for Dorchester
National Register Entry for White Meeting House
The Town of Dorchester:  A Sketch of It's History
KnowItAll Video - Dorchester
South Carolina Picture Project