Bear Island

Bear Island is an undeveloped 12,021-acre Sea Island and wildlife management area in , , United States. It is part of the estuarine reserve area and is managed by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.
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  • Type: Island
  • Description: island in Colleton County, South Carolina, United States
  • Also known as: Beards Island

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Willtown.

Hamlet
Bluff, also known as Wilton and New London, is a historic settlement site located on the near , . is situated 5 miles north of Bear Island.

Bear Island

Latitude
32.61185° or 32° 36′ 43″ north
Longitude
-80.4451° or 80° 26′ 42″ west
Elevation
3 feet (1 metre)
Open location code
864XJH63+PX
Open­Street­Map ID
node 357081165
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­island
Geo­Names ID
4570252
Wiki­data ID
Q4876459
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In Other Languages

“Bear Island” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: Bear Island

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Bear Island Game Management Area and White House Woods.

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