Secessionville Historic District
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.Places of Interest
Highlights include James Island and Folly Boat.
James Island
Island
James Island is an island in South Carolina off the coast of Charleston. The island is separated from Charleston by the Ashley River. About one-half of the island lies within the city limits of Charleston, and the remainder of the island is made up of the Town of James Island and unincorporated areas. James Island is situated 2 miles northwest of Secessionville Historic District.
Folly Boat
Memorial
The Folly Boat is a boat that washed up alongside Folly Road in Folly Beach, South Carolina, during Hurricane Hugo in 1989. After nobody claimed the boat, local residents and visitors alike began painting messages and pictures on the side of it, usually to commemorate special occasions. Folly Boat is situated 1½ miles southwest of Secessionville Historic District.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include James Island and Mosquito Beach Historic 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 2½ miles northwest of Secessionville Historic District.
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 3½ miles southwest of Secessionville Historic District.
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.Secessionville Historic District
- Type: Park
- Description: historic district in South Carolina, United States
- Categories: historic district, recreation area, and historic site
- Location: Charleston County, South Carolina, South, United States, North America
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Latitude
32.70573° or 32° 42′ 21″ north
Longitude
-79.93953° or 79° 56′ 22″ west
Elevation
3 feet (1 metre)
Open location code
8742P346+75
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OpenStreetMap feature
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In Other Languages
“Secessionville Historic District” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Secessionville Historic District”
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Heron Island and Goat Island.
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