Preservationists hope SC battlefield’s designation as endangered will boost attention

Hanging Rock Battlefield is one of 11 of the most endangered historical places in the country, a national preservation trust decided.

By: Skylar Laird

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: June 8, 2026

Words: 1,096

Last Updated: 2 days, 17 hours ago

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COLUMBIA — As South Carolina grows, a battlefield in Lancaster County is among historic places across the country most at risk of being lost forever, according to a national historic preservation group.

Hanging Rock Battlefield in Heath Springs is one of America’s 11 most endangered historical places, according to the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

The designation came with a $25,000 grant to help preserve each site and national attention that can help …

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