Jasper district, South Carolina, United States

Places to visit near Rincon

Rincon is a town in Jasper district, South Carolina, United States, home to about 9,843 people. Within 50 km by road there are 178 places to visit — 55 forts & heritage, 35 museums, 28 churches and 23 parks. The must-see places are First Bryan Baptist Church (34 km), Ellis Square (34 km) and African-American Monument (34 km).

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Rincon, South Carolina
Rincon, Jasper district, South Carolina, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Rincon at a glance

Location
Jasper district, South Carolina, United States
Population
about 9,843
Coordinates
32.2960° N, 81.2354° W
Places within 50 km
178 (33 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums and churches

Top places to visit near Rincon

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Forts & heritage near Rincon

95 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rincon. The closest is Montieth Plantation (15 km); the best-known is African-American Monument (34 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Rincon

45 museums within 100 km of Rincon. The closest is Houston Praise House (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Rincon

34 churches within 100 km of Rincon. The closest is Mount Olive Church (21 km); the best-known is First Bryan Baptist Church (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Rincon

24 parks within 100 km of Rincon. The closest is Bartow Park (32 km); the best-known is Ellis Square (34 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Rincon

21 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Rincon. The closest is White Oak Nook (21 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Rincon

14 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Rincon. The closest is Argyle Island (21 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Rincon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 71 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rincon
  2. 12 km Houston Praise House · museum, Jasper
  3. 1 km The Houston Museum · museum, Chatham
  4. 22 km First Bryan Baptist Church · church, Chatham
  5. 1 km Ellis Square · park, Chatham
  6. 1 km African-American Monument · monument, Chatham
  7. 34 km Back to Rincon

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rincon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5595Montieth Plantation (15 km)
    Museums3545Houston Praise House (12 km)
    Churches2834Mount Olive Church (21 km)
    Parks2324Bartow Park (32 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1521White Oak Nook (21 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves614Argyle Island (21 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs712Griffin Lake Dam (32 km)
    Beaches & coast012Haig Point (51 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints79Drakies Bluff (19 km)
    Other attractions13Savannah Priory (43 km)
    Temples11Solomon Temple (42 km)

    Rincon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rincon?

    Houston Praise House (museum, about 12 km), The Houston Museum (museum, about 12 km), First Bryan Baptist Church (church, about 34 km), Ellis Square (park, about 34 km), African-American Monument (monument, about 34 km), Georgia State Railroad Museum (museum, about 34 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Rincon?

    178 places on Spotwander: 55 forts & heritage, 35 museums, 28 churches, 23 parks, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Rincon?

    Montieth Plantation, about 15 km by road; Guyton Historic District (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Rincon?

    Houston Praise House, about 12 km by road; The Houston Museum (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Rincon?

    Mount Olive Church, about 21 km by road; Saint Lukes Church (34 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rincon?

    Start in Rincon, visit Houston Praise House, then The Houston Museum, then First Bryan Baptist Church, then Ellis Square, then African-American Monument, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rincon?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums and churches.

    Towns near Rincon

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Rincon’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Rincon on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.