Bluffton, South Carolina, USA
Oyster Factory Park & The Garvin-Garvey House.
| Length | 0.4 mi |
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| Elev. Gain | 16.4 ft |
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| Est. Steps | 1000 |
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Restrooms
Parking
Drinking water
Playground
Places to sit
Wheelchair friendly
Stroller friendly
Kid friendly
Scenic view
Historic site
Forest
Lake or River
Oyster Factory Park & The Garvin-Garvey House. Introduction
Oyster Factory Park & The Garvin-Garvey House. is a 0.4 mile (1,000-step) route located near Bluffton, South Carolina, USA. This route has an elevation gain of about 16.4 ft and is rated as easy. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
Cyrus Garvin, a Freedman, built the GARVIN HOUSE on the property of what might have been his former owner Joseph Baynard. Baynard’s house was burned down during the Union attack on Bluffton on June 4, 1863, and the GARVIN HOUSE stands on the exact location where the residence had been located, on a bluff overlooking the May River. Garvin purchased the land, 54 acres, from the Estate of Esther Box on May 10, 1878 for $239.70. The house now sits in parkland owned by Beaufort County.
Bluffton oyster Facty Park is a place to enjoy with your family, eat oysters and especially appreciate the beautiful views of the May River.
Waypoints
Continue straight towards the river and you will find Garvin-Garvey's house
wonderful views from the front of the house.
Continue around the house and you will find the wooden path, and on the left the oyster factory
here is the park and picnic area
Last updated: May 1, 2025
