Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston South Carolina is a city of rich history and began its rise to greatness as a port city.  Charleston was the starting point of the Civil War, a fact that residents and visitors are reminded of by the many statues and monuments throughout the city.

Maintaining its nautical roots of prosperity, many cruise ships dock out of Charleston, and the downtown of the city is situated as close to the water as possible without getting wet.

Charleston SC has a population of 96,650 people and is the largest city in Charleston County, which has a total population of 321,014 people.

The Old City Market is one of the prime shopping districts in the city, with many of the top national and worldwide brands available.

Walking through the city, you're sure to feel as though you stepped into the past. Many old homes, painted gaily in pastels, peer out from behind their iron gates, and there are plenty of buildings dating back to before the Revolutionary War.

Charleston is located at the confluence of Interstate 26, which runs westward inland, and US route 17 that travels north and south along the shore.

With its coastal location, Charleston SC residents enjoy some of the best beaches on the east coast, while still getting to live the city life.

Charleston is located two hours east of Columbia SC, two hours south of Myrtle Beach SC, and just a bit over two hours north of Savannah, Georgia.   Beaufort SC is about an hour and a half to the south.

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