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CHARLESTON COUNTY

Charleston County has an abundance of Historical Success. It was the heart of South Carolina for decades. It was the wealthiest of
all the colonial colonies, enabling our ancestors to demand the highest quitity of products to produce the highest quility of lifestyles, therefore
giving reasonas to why we are still graced by the beautiful homes, plantations, churches, and other important landmarks and keepsakes that we
still cherish and preserve to this day!
Charleston County, like many others, has only a handful of the stately plantations still in existence. Most were destoryed during or as a
direct result of the Civil War. Alot were burned by Union troops. Others fell into neglect after the war when they were abandoned due to lack
of help (slaves) and funds needed to operate such large estates. In time they either just crumbled away or were destroyed by other forces. The
ones that were saved and preserved within the County are considered some of the most beautiful plantations in America and are listed on the National Historical Register. It is known for its numerous historic Churches, Cemeteries and "Public" buildings. Also for two important military "Forts" that played a major role in both the Revolutionary and the Civil War. Most of the historic landmarks within the County lie in Charleston.

CITY OF CHARLESTON

The city of Charleston, is by far, the most historical location in South Carolina. It contains most of the states oldest well perserved homes, churches, cemeteries and "Public" buildings which are still in existence and in use today. If you have never had the opportunity to visit Historic Charleston, then I urge you to do so.
The Historic District of Charleston doesn't just consist of one or two homes, but rather, street after street lined with some of the most beautiful homes in America, even by today's standards, with most dating back to the 1700 - 1800's and a few as far back as the 1600's. Almost all are still
just as manificiant as the day they were built and are still occuppied as personal residences.
Words can't hardly describe the feeling that overcomes you while strolling down the old cobblestone streets overhung by the huge live Oaks.You almost get the feeling that maybe...If you close your eyes for only a minute_you just might get a glimpse of days goneby; or...If you stand very still_you just might feel the clomping of holves or the rumbling of carriage wheels beneath your feet; or...If you remain quite enough_ you just might hear the soft russell of a dress, as it passes you by or the long-ago laughter escaping from the house that lies just beyond the old cobblestone and just behind the overhung oaks;
or... maybe_
It's just wishful thinking!!

If you have any material to contribute, please let me know...
Thanks...Jerri Lynne

City Homes & Plantations

Public Buildings & Misc.

This page was last revised on 9/25/99