sassafras mountain

Sassafras Mountain is the highest point in the state of South Carolina, USA, with a summit elevation of 3560 feet (1085 meters) above mean sea level. It is located at 35 03' 53′′N, 82 46' 39′′W along the South Carolina-North Carolina border in northern Pickens County, South Carolina nearest to the town of Rosman, North Carolina. From US highway 178 in Rocky Bottom, South Carolina, a paved road leads almost all of the way to the summit of Sassafras Mountain. The summit is marked with a South Carolina Geodetic Survey benchmark. There is no government signage on the mountain indicating the peak's highpoint status. Since the peak is flat-topped and the state border runs over the summit, when visiting it is not entirely clear where the highest ground in South Carolina lies. In December 2004 two acres of land covering the summit were purchased by the State of South Carolina from Duke Energy Company for $50,000. This purchase guarantees future public access and may result in recreational improvements.

Sassafras Mountain

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