Towns and Cities in the Charleston Metro Area

Daniel Island, SC:
It took years of thoughtful planning and vision to make this thriving island town a reality. Up until a few years ago, the island, northwest of Charleston, was nothing but acres and acres of farmland and marshes. Now it is a nationally acclaimed neotraditional town designed to give residents and visitors alike, a true feeling of community....
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Edisto Island, SC:
Legend has it that as delegates from across South Carolina gathered to debate secession from the Union in 1861, the representative from Edisto Island leapt to his feet and declared if South Carolina did not vote for immediate secession, then, by God, Edisto Island would secede by itself. And we all know what happened after that....
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Folly Beach, SC:
Folly Beach was not always the laid-back beach town it is today. Despite stories to the contrary, the island was not named in honor of a monumental mistake. Instead, it was called Folly because of the thick folly brush that engulfed the island. It was named Folly Island by Union Troops, who spent weeks of ridiculously....
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Isle of Palms, SC:
Only a short drive from historic downtown Charleston, the Isle of Palms has artfully attained the perfect combination of preservation and development, creating arguably one of the most idyllic beachside communities on the East Coast. Located north of Charleston Harbor, the upscale barrier island is an ideal retirement community....
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James Island, SC:
Of the many historical events that have taken place in and around Charleston, probably the most dubious of them happened across Charleston Harbor on James Island. Early the morning of April 12, 1861, Confederate troops in Fort Johnson, on the northern tip of the island, opened fire on Union forces in Fort Sumter, located in the mouth of the harbor....
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Johns Island, SC:
While the rest of the lowcountry's population has boomed, spawning housing developments in almost every available square inch of land, Johns Island stands as the last bastion of the old South, in all of its rural splendor. And thanks to local and state legislation, the second largest seaisland on the East Coast will retain its pastoral charm for decades....
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Mount Pleasant, SC:
A vibrant thriving community rich with history and culture, Mount Pleasant was recently named one of the most desirable places to live in the country. And it is this acclaim that is attracting retirees to the area in record numbers. Located across the Cooper River from the historic Charleston peninsula, Mount Pleasant has been a center of state and national history....
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Summerville, SC:
Located in the thick pine forests 30 miles inland from historic Charleston, in the 1700s Summerville was a vacation spot for Charleston socialites seeking relief from the oppressive summer humidity and swarms of mosquitoes. Since then, a combination of affordable housing, some of the top schools in the state, and numerous recreational alternatives has....
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