Harbison State Forest Explained

Harbison State Forest
Location:Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina, United States
Coordinates:34.0928°N -81.1256°W
Area Acre:2177
Named For:Samuel P. Harbison
Governing Body:South Carolina Forestry Commission
Website:Harbison State Forest

Harbison State Forest is a State Forest in Richland County, South Carolina. It is named for Samuel P. Harbison of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, who provided the majority of funds for the land purchase.

The forest is found in the Midlands region of central South Carolina and comprises 2177acres of woodland, meadowland, and bottomland located alongside the Broad River in Richland County, South Carolina. Located approximately 8 miles from the downtown area Columbia, South Carolina, Harbison State Forest is one of the largest urban green spaces inside city limits in the eastern United States.

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