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The Patriot

Cypress Gardens

Moncks Corner · United States  ·  Militia camp in swamp

The Patriot filmed at Cypress Gardens, Moncks Corner. Martin's militia endures camp life in this swamp, which serves as the film's Black Swamp. On screen it's Black Swamp.

Where to go

33.047778, -79.948889

Probable Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer. This is an area, not a spot. The coordinate is its middle, so use it to navigate to the place and not to line up a shot.

Good to know

Title
The Patriot (2000)
On screen
Black Swamp
In real life
Cypress Gardens, Moncks Corner
Can you visit?
Open to the public, ticketed
Time to allow
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Confidence
Probable

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Questions

Where exactly did The Patriot film at Cypress Gardens?
At 33.047778, -79.948889 in Moncks Corner. Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer. This is an area, not a spot. The coordinate is its middle, so use it to navigate to the place and not to line up a shot.
Can you visit Cypress Gardens?
Open to the public, ticketed.
What else was filmed near Cypress Gardens?
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