Stono River
The Stono River or Creek is a tidal channel in southeast South Carolina, located southwest of Charleston. The channel runs southwest to northeast between the mainland and Wadmalaw Island and Johns Island, from north Edisto River between Johns and James Islands.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: Stream
- Description: River in South Carolina, United States
- Also known as: “Newcut Stono River”
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Mosquito Beach Historic District and Folly Beach.
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 3 miles northeast of Stono River.
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.
Kiawah Island
Photo: Scott Long, CC BY 3.0.
Kiawah is a sea island, or barrier island, on the Atlantic coast of the United States. Located 25 miles southwest of Charleston in Charleston County, South Carolina, it is a seasonal beach and golf community.
Stono River
- Categories: landform and body of water
- Location: Charleston County, South Carolina, South, United States, North America
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Satellite Map
Discover Stono River from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Hebrew—“Stono River” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Stono River”
- Hebrew: “נהר סטונו”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Legareville and Huskum Corner Cross Roads.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Snake Island and Stono Inlet.
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About Mapcarta. Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license, except for photos, directions, and the map. Description text is based on the Wikipedia page “Stono River”. Photo: Rastapopulous, CC BY-SA 3.0.