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About Yemassee, SC

Yemassee is a small Lowcountry crossroads where US 17 and US 21 meet, about an hour from both Charleston and Savannah. Most people pass through on the coastal highway or stop while traveling I-95. The town sits among marshes and pine woods typical of the region, with basic traveler services along the main routes. It's home to a major primate research center that's been conducting medical studies since the 1960s.

Where is Yemassee, SC on the map?

Yemassee, SC is in United States, at 32.673, -80.852 - about 31 km south-east of Varnville, SC.

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What is the closest airport to Yemassee, SC?

The closest airport to Yemassee, SC is Savannah Hilton Head International Airport, 80 km (about 1 h 3 min by car). Other airports nearby: Hilton Head Airport.

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