Historic Cemeteries in South Carolina
There are 17 historic cemeteries in South Carolina in our directory. Historic cemeteries are burial grounds with a recorded heritage designation, a historic tag in the source data, or an establishment year before 1900.
Listed when the source records a historic or heritage designation, or an establishment year before 1900.
Historic Cemeteries in South Carolina
- Old Barnwell Baptist Church CemeteryWall Street & Gilmore Street · Barnwell, SC · est. 1802Baptist cemetery
- St. Philip's Graveyard142 Church Street · Charleston, SC · est. 1723Episcopal cemetery
- Coming Street Cemetery189 Coming Street · Charleston, SC · est. 1762Jewish cemetery
- Saint John's Chapel Cemetery18 Hanover Street · Charleston, SC · est. 1835Episcopal cemetery
- Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery57 Pitt Street · Charleston, SC · est. 1796Methodist cemetery
- Ephrath Burial GroundCharleston, SC · est. 1818Christian cemetery
- Richland CemeteryGreenville, SCCemetery
- West CemeteryCharleston, SC · est. 1723Episcopal cemetery
- Pine Lawn Memorial GardensAiken, SC · est. 1852Memorial park
- Saint James Goose Creek CemeteryGoose Creek, SC · est. 1993Episcopal cemetery
- Sullivan's Island Historic Cemetery406 Patriot Street · Sullivans Island, SCCemetery
- Springwood CemeteryGreenville, SCCemetery
- St Mary of the Annunciation's GraveyardCharleston, SC · est. 1770Christian cemetery
- Christ Church CemeteryGreenville, SCChurch cemetery
- McDaniel CemeteryMauldin, SCCemetery
- Oolenoy CemeteryPickens, SCBaptist cemetery
- Calvary CemeteryMoncks Corner, SCChristian cemetery
Historic Cemeteries by city in South Carolina
Other cemetery types in South Carolina
Frequently asked questions
What is a historic cemetery?
Historic cemeteries are burial grounds with a recorded heritage designation, a historic tag in the source data, or an establishment year before 1900.
How many historic cemeteries are in South Carolina?
We list 17 historic cemeteries in South Carolina. Listed when the source records a historic or heritage designation, or an establishment year before 1900.
Why might a historic cemetery be missing from this list?
We only list a cemetery here when the source data or official name confirms it. If you know a cemetery that belongs on this page, open its listing and use "Suggest a correction", or add it through our submission form.
Related guides
- How Are Cemetery Plots Organized?Sections, lots, rows and graves explained, plus how to read a cemetery map and a plot deed.
- How Deep Is a Grave?Where "six feet under" comes from, typical depths today, and what state rules actually require.
- What Happens When a Cemetery Is Full?Closed and inactive cemeteries, who maintains them, and what it means for families with existing plots.
- What Does a Headstone Cost?Flat markers, upright headstones and monuments, materials, engraving, installation fees and the cemetery's foundation charge.