Mepkin Abbey

Located in Berkeley County, SC.

1098 Mepkin Abbey Road
Moncks Corner, SC 29461

843-761-8509

E-Mail: Guestmaster@mepkinabbey.org

Official web site for Mepkin Abbey

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Photo tour

Mepkin Abbey is a community of Catholic monks established in 1949 on the site of the historic Mepkin Plantation near Moncks Corner. The Nancy Bryan Luce Gardens offer guests a wonderful place to relax and enjoy the river views. The Guestmaster greets visitors at the Reception Center, answers any questions they may have, and directs them to the Gardens. For those who wish to visit the Church, there are guided tours at 11:30a and at 3:00p, Tuesday through Saturday.

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• Mepkin Abbey

Features and Facilities

• Store
• Historic features
• Gardens
• Walking paths
• Drinking water

Water Features

• Cooper River

Public Restrooms

• Yes

Dogs Allowed

• No

Hours of Operation

• Sunday, 1:00p-4:00p
• Monday, Closed
• Tuesday - Saturday, 9:00a-4:00p

Admission or Parking Fee

• Free

How to Get There

• From Moncks Corner, take US #17-A north past the Tail Race Canal, then turn right onto SC #402. Go south on SC #402 a few miles, then turn right onto road #44 (Dr. Evans Road). Go south on this road for about five miles, and look for the entrance on the right.

Latitude 33.1159, Longitude -79.95081 [PK259]

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