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Heron Island

Heron Island is an island in , . Heron Island is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Secessionville Historic District and Morris Island.

Park
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is a national historic district located near , . It extends into the city of .

Island
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is an 840-acre uninhabited in in , 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.

Island
is one of 's most urban Sea Islands; nearly half of the island sits within city limits. The island is separated from peninsular downtown Charleston by the Ashley River, from the mainland by Wappoo Creek and the Wappoo Cut, and from by the .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include James Island and Folly Beach.

Town
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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.

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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.

Heron Island

Latitude
32.7099° or 32° 42′ 36″ north
Longitude
-79.92926° or 79° 55′ 45″ west
Elevation
3 feet (1 metre)
Open location code
8742P35C+X7
Open­Street­Map ID
node 357084700
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­island
Geo­Names ID
4581522
Wiki­data ID
Q49640854
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In Other Languages

“Heron Island” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Heron Island”

Places with the Same Name

Discover other places named “Heron Island”.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Oceanview and Secessionville.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Goat Island and City of Charleston Fire Department Station 7.

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