Black River (South Carolina)

River in South Carolina, United States

The Black River is a 151-mile-long (243 km)^[1] blackwater river in South Carolina in the United States. It courses through Lee, Sumter, Clarendon, and Williamsburg counties before merging with the Great Pee Dee River in Georgetown County. The river was called the Wee Nee by the Native Americans who once inhabited the area.^[2] In June 2001, a 75-mile segment of the river was designated a State Scenic River. ^[3]

See also

• List of South Carolina rivers
• Mansfield Plantation

References

1. "The National Map". U.S. Geological Survey. Archived from the original on 2012-03-29. Retrieved Feb 15, 2011.
2. "History of Williamsburg County". williamsburgcounty.sc.gov. Archived from the original on 4 November 2011. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
3. "Black River". Retrieved 14 August 2022.