Native Americans

Many small Native American groups lived in the area from pre-historic through the colonial period. They once roamed the wetlands, fished the estuaries, and camped along our riverbanks. These former residents left behind shell middens, pottery shards, and their words upon our landscape: Wimbee, Combahee, Huspah, Yamasee, Pocotaligo, Sadkeche, Coosawhatchie, etc. The BDC features resources related to Native Americans of the South Carolina coastal plain. Latest update: 15 April 2024