Folly Island

Folly Island is a barrier island in the Atlantic Ocean near . It is one of the Sea Islands and is within the boundaries of .
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Folly Beach and Mosquito Beach Historic District.

is a lovely little beach town on a barrier island in . 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.

Hamlet
The located on was the weekend destination for thousands of African Americans during the height of Jim Crow.

Town
is a town in , , United States. It is located in the central and southern parts of . is included within the Charleston, South Carolina metropolitan area and the Charleston Urbanized Area. is situated 6 miles northwest of Folly Island.

Folly Island

Latitude
32.66046° or 32° 39′ 38″ north
Longitude
-79.9312° or 79° 55′ 52″ west
Elevation
20 feet (6 metres)
Open location code
8742M369+5G
Open­Street­Map ID
node 357083709
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­island
Geo­Names ID
4578810
Wiki­data ID
Q5464816
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Polish—“Folly Island” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: Folly Island
  • Dutch: Folly Island
  • Indonesian: Pulau Folly
  • Polish: Folly Island

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Folly Beach Pier and Folly River Park.

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