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McCormick, in South
Carolina's 'Old Ninety Six' region, has several tourable historic buildings
that many folks find very interesting.
Guillebrau
House —
Built around 1770, it is one on the last
remaining documented French Huguenot structures. Available for overnight accommodations.
Located at Hickory Knob State Resort Park, seven miles from McCormick on Hwy, 7 between US
378 and SC 81. Call 864.391.2450.
John de la Howe School and The
Barn
—
A state-operated school for children located on
land donated by French Huguenot immigrant, John de la Howe. Visitors are always welcome on
campus Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm (check in at the Administration Bldg.). A rustic stone
barn serves as the country market, a showcase of crafts and foods of the region's unique
heritage. Open Saturday's 9am-4pm. Located on SC 81 eight miles northwest of McCormick.
For information call 864.391.2131.
The Keturah
—
A restored hotel which now serves as home to
MACK (McCormick Arts Council at the Keturah). It is listed on the National Register of
Historic Places with current Exhibits on display. The Gallery Shop contains many unique
gifts. Located on 115 South Main Street, McCormick. Open Mon-Fri 8:30am-6pm, weekends by
appointment. Free admission. Call 864.465.3216.
South Carolina State Parks
—
McCormick is virtually
surrounded by Sumter National Forest (and its many Forest Service
campgrounds). On the east shore of the Lake Thurmond impoundment, boating is
a popular activity. There are also several state parks near McCormick:
McCormick is virtually
surrounded by Sumter National Forest (and its many Forest Service
campgrounds). On the east shore of the Lake Thurmond impoundment, boating is
a popular activity. There are also several state parks near McCormick:
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Baker Creek
State Park
—
1305 acres in the heart of Sumter National
Forest; park facilities include both family campsites and primitive camping; a picnic
area; bridle trail and a separate nature trail. Also available is 'carpet golf' and a
playground, At the lake there are provisions for swimming, lake fishing (there is a boat
ramp); and pedal boats. Located on US 378 at Lake Thurmond - 3 miles west of McCormick
(near the SC/GA border). Mail address: Rt. 1 Box 219 McCormick, SC 29835. Phone:
864.443.2457. Website:
BakerCreek
Hamilton
Branch State Recreation Area
—
731 acres; Facilities include 200 family campsites as
well as primitive camping; picnic areas with 3 small shelters; playground equipment. Lake
fishing is permitted (boat ramp available). Located on US 221/SC 28 at Lake Thurmond - 12
miles south of McCormick. Mail address: Rt. 1, Box 97 Plum Branch, SC 29845. Phone:
864-333-2223 or 333-2115
Website:
HamiltonBranch
Hickory
Knob State Resort Park
—
1091 acres. Facilities include 75 family
campsites (no primitive camping); lodge, cabins and meeting rooms are available. Lake
fishing permitted (tackle shop on the grounds) and fishing boats are available. Also
available are a gift shop; community recreation building; self-interpretive nature trail;
playground equipment; year-round interpretive programs; putting green; archery range and a
skeet range. Also in the park is a complete,18-hole championship golf course. Located on
US 378 at Lake Thurmond, 8 miles from McCormick at the SC/GA border. Mail address: Rt. 1
Box 199-B McCormick, SC 29835. Phone: 864-391-2450. or 800-491-1764. Website:
HickoryKnob.
Airline Access
— McCormick is served by the Columbia Metropolitan Airport in Cayce
which is just south of West Columbia, both across the river from
Columbia. This is about 84 miles southeast of Abbeville. For
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