Charleston, South Carolina is a city known for it's fascinating history and friendly people. Encompassing a peninsula which is bordered both by the Ashley and the Cooper River. At the tip, where the two rivers meet, is the historic park called White Point Gardens, part of the famous South of Broad or Battery section.
Originally called Charles Towne after King Charles II of England, the name Charleston was adopted in the year 1783. It's past consists of the Civil War where Fort Sumter fought to protect the city, the importance of the ports and naval base during World War II and then the disaster of Hurricane Hugo in 1989. All of these major events have shaped Charleston real estate to what it is today.
Nicknames include the Holy City, for the many steeples visible above the low-rise buildings of its city, and the Palmetto City, for the Caribbean aspect of an abundance of palmetto trees lining the area. People flock to see both the churches and the architecture making Charleston's main industry tourism. Carriage tours and walking tours usher visitors throughout the historic neighborhoods of the Charleston Peninsula and tells the stories of it's past.
During the hot summer months, people like to take trips through Mt Pleasant, SC to the beaches of Sullivan's Island and Isle of Palms/Wild Dunes or in the opposite direction through James Island to Folly Beach.
Award-winning architecture, events attracting people from all over the world and still considered one of America's friendliest cities. A city who accepts those escaping harsh winters and others who decide there is no better place to live. A community you can be proud to call home - Charleston homes!
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