Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina

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Charleston is a city located in the county of Charleston in the U.S. state of South Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 120,083. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 139,714 inhabitants.

The city was created 353 years ago in 1669.

Charleston, the South Carolina port city founded in 1670, is defined by its cobblestone streets, horse-drawn carriages and pastel antebellum houses, particularly in the elegant French Quarter and Battery districts. The Battery promenade and Waterfront Park both overlook Charleston Harbor, while Fort Sumter, a federal stronghold where the first shots of the Civil War rang out, lies across the water.

The city's residents are just as diverse as their surroundings. Locals call themselves "Charlestonians" instead of "Charlestonians," and they're proud of their Southern hospitality. They won't hesitate to invite you into their homes for dinner or a drink—if you ask nicely!

Charleston is home to some of America's most historic sites, including Fort Sumter; Middleton Place Plantation; The Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon; Boone Hall Plantation; Hampton Plantation Ruins; Magnolia Plantation House Museum; Kiawah Island Golf Resort; Angel Oak Tree (the largest live oak tree east of the Mississippi); and Shem Creek Fish Market.

Charleston is known for its Southern charm and hospitality. It's also known for its history: Fort Sumter, where the first shots of the Civil War were fired, sits across from Charleston Harbor.

Quick Facts about Charleston

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Geography

Charleston is located at 32°46'36"N 79°55'51"W (32.7765700, -79.9309200).

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People born in Charleston, including United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient William A. Moffett, Lutheran minister Jehu Jones, biochemist Robert F. Furchgott, .

List

• Jakob August Lorent (German chemist, botanist, archaeologist and photographer (1813-1884)) he was born in 12/12/1813
• Pete Briggs (American musician) he was born in 01/01/1904
• William Porcher Miles (American politician (1822-1899)) he was born in 04/07/1822
• Isaac Edward Holmes (American politician (1796-1867)) he was born in 06/04/1796
• William Valk (American Civil War surgeonand politician (1806-1879)) he was born in 12/10/1806
• Tom Delaney (British racing driver) he was born in 08/01/1911
• Henry Middleton (Plantation owner and public official from South Carolina (1717-1784)) he was born in 01/01/1717
• Robert Jordan (American writer) he was born in 17/10/1948
• Jacob Read (American politician (1752-1816)) he was born in 01/01/1752
• Josh Powell (American basketball player) he was born in 25/01/1983
• Lezley Zen (American movie actress) she was born in 19/02/1974
• Mackenzie Rosman (American actress) she was born in 28/12/1989
• Melanie Thornton (singer) she was born in 13/05/1967
• Alexandra Ripley (American writer) she was born in 08/01/1934
• Helen Chandler (American actress) she was born in 01/02/1906
• Lauren Hutton (American model, actress, and entrepreneur) she was born in 17/11/1943
• Thomas Gibson (American actor and director) he was born in 03/07/1962
• Barnard Elliott Bee (United States Army officer and Confederate States Army general during the American Civil War) he was born in 08/02/1824

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