Gopher Tortoise - Ridgeland, SC - Figurative Public Sculpture on Waymarking.com

This statue is about 5 feet long and can be found in Gopher Tortoise Square in Ridgeland.

Prior to the 1890's, the town of Ridgeland was known as Gopher Hill, getting that name from the abundance of Gopher Tortoises that inhabited the sand hills of the area.Gopherus Polyphemus, commonly called the Gopher Tortoise, are long lived herbivores, typically living 40 to 60 years. They spend much of that life in the deep burrows that they dig. While they still can be found in the rural areas of Jasper County, they are no longer abundant and are now a protected endangered species.

Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Gopher Tortoise Figure Type: Animal Location: Gopher Tortoise Square Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Not listed Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: Not listed Materials used: Not listed

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