First Sister Creek

First Sister Creek is a stream in Charleston County, South Carolina. First Sister Creek is situated nearby to the hamlet Secessionville, as well as near Oceanview.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Morris Island and Secessionville Historic District.

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 is situated 2 miles northeast of First Sister Creek.

Secessionville Historic District

Park

Photo: BrineStans, CC BY 3.0.

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.

Morris Island Lighthouse

Lighthouse

Photo: Rageousgtx, Public domain.

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. Morris Island Lighthouse is situated 2 miles east of First Sister Creek.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Folly Beach and James Island.

Folly Beach

Photo: kjgarbutt, CC BY 2.0.

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

Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY 1.0.

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 4 miles northwest of First Sister Creek.

Mosquito Beach Historic District

Hamlet

The Mosquito Beach Historic District located on James Island, South Carolina was the weekend destination for thousands of African Americans during the height of Jim Crow. Mosquito Beach Historic District is situated 4½ miles southwest of First Sister Creek.

First Sister Creek

Type: Stream
Category: body of water
Location: Charleston County, South Carolina, South, United States, North America
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Latitude

32.70212° or 32° 42′ 8″ north

Longitude

-79.91675° or 79° 55′ 0″ west

Elevation

3 feet (1 metre)

Open location code

8742P32M+R8

GeoNames ID

4578537

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