Black Island
Black Island is an island in Charleston County, South Carolina. Black Island is situated nearby to the hamlet Parrot Point, as well as near Lighthouse Point.Places of Interest
Highlights include Morris Island and Morris Island Lighthouse.
Morris Island
Island
Photo: Murali Dhanakoti, CC BY 2.5.
Morris Island is an 840-acre uninhabited island in Charleston Harbor in South Carolina, accessible only by boat. The island lies in the outer reaches of the harbor and was thus a strategic location in the American Civil War.
Morris Island Lighthouse
Lighthouse
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The Morris Island Lighthouse is a lighthouse on Morris Island in South Carolina. The light stands on the southern side of the entrance to Charleston Harbor, north of the City of Folly Beach.
Secessionville Historic District
Park
Secessionville Historic District is a national historic district located near Folly Beach, Charleston County, South Carolina. It extends into the city of Charleston, South Carolina. Secessionville Historic District is situated 2 miles west of Black Island.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Folly Beach and James Island.
Folly Beach
Folly Beach is a lovely little beach town on a barrier island in Greater Charleston. The beach is a popular surf spot and the town is a popular beach-going destination for residents and visitors alike, with lots of cozy beach cottages and a small but bustling business district.
James Island
Town
James Island is a town in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States. It is located in the central and southern parts of James Island. James Island is included within the Charleston, South Carolina metropolitan area and the Charleston Urbanized Area. James Island is situated 4½ miles northwest of Black Island.
Sullivan’s Island Historic District
Neighborhood
Sullivan's Island Historic District is a national historic district located at Sullivan's Island, Charleston County, South Carolina. The district encompasses 36 contributing buildings on Sullivan's Island. Sullivan’s Island Historic District is situated 4½ miles northeast of Black Island.
Black Island
- Type: Island
- Description: island in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States of America
- Category: landform
- Location: Charleston County, South Carolina, South, United States, North America
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
“Black Island” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Black Island”
Places with the Same Name
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Parrot Point and Lighthouse Point.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Rat Island and Clark Sound.
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