Berkley County History

If you are ever planning a trip to South Carolina for any particular reason, I would especially urge you to stop and visit historical sites Berkley County.  Berkley County, located in the lower state of South Carolina is home to many historical venues that plunder deep into the rich history of the state.  Growing up in Huger, SC I have had the chance to visit nearly all marked historical sites in the Berkley County area.

Pompion Hill Chapel

• Location: Huger, SC Hwy 41 and 402

• Architectural Style: Georgian

• Established: 1763

 Pompion Hill Chapel gracefully overlooks the Cooper River.  The chapel was the second built on the site which served as a place of worship for Anglican descendants during the 1700's.  All exterior masonry resembles a Flemish bond pattern.  The interior woodwork is still all original which makes the preservation of the chapel outstanding and unique to have lasted thus far.  The name of the chapel is sometimes pronounced Pumpkin.  This is due to the fact that Berkley County earliest settlers were Huguenots, and pompion is an old French word for pumpkin.  Today the site is used largely for weddings and events of that sort.

                                     Photo credited to South Carolina's Information Highway