Oconee Station was established in 1792 as a blockhouse on the South Carolina frontier. Troops were removed in 1799. The site also has the Williams Richards House, which was built in the early 19th century as residence and trading post. The site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places

National Register of Historic Places

The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...

 as Oconee Station and Richards House.
There is a short spur trail to Station Cove Falls, which is a 60 ft (18 m) waterfall, and the Oconee Passage of the Palmetto Trail

Palmetto Trail

The Palmetto Trail is an ambitious plan for a foot and mountain bike trail in South Carolina for recreational hiking and biking. Several of the sections are also equestrian trails. It will extend from the Oconee County mountains to the Intracoastal Waterway in Charleston County. It currently...

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The South Carolina Department of Archives and History has additional pictures and information about the Oconee Station and William Richards house and a copy of the nomination form.

There are additional pictures and information available from the Historic American Building Survey at the Library of Congress

Library of Congress

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The Oconee Station and the William Richards House are open for tours on weekends and by appointment. Admission is free.

External links

• Oconee Station State Historic Site
• Photos and more info on Oconee Station