Charleston, South Carolina

About

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 354 years ago in 1669.

Charleston was founded in 1670 and originally named Charles Town after King Charles II. It was one of the largest cities and leading ports in the American South by the 1700s. Charleston played a major role in the Antebellum Era and as a hub for the slave trade.

The city suffered damage during the Civil War but continued to grow as an ocean port and railroad center into the 1900s. Tourism also became an important industry as Charleston leveraged its history, architecture, and hospitality.

Key Facts About Modern Charleston

Here are some key details about Charleston today:

• Population: Around 137,000 residents in the city proper as of 2019. The metro area is much larger.
• Economy: Major industries include tourism, education, manufacturing, technology, and port operations. The city is home to Medical University of South Carolina.
• Neighborhoods: Iconic areas include the historic downtown French Quarter, Battery District, and South of Broad. Other notable communities are Johns Island and Daniel Island.
• Attractions: Popular sites include Fort Sumter, Magnolia Plantation, Middleton Place, waterfront parks, and preserved antebellum mansions and churches.
• Food: Charleston is renowned as a global food destination, known for Lowcountry cuisine like she crab soup, shrimp and grits, and gourmet Gullah cooking.

Charleston's southern charm, hospitality, and historic beauty make it a premier travel destination. But it is also a modern, thriving city focused on economic diversity.

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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