Mosquito Beach Historic District

The Mosquito Beach Historic District located on was the weekend destination for thousands of African Americans during the height of Jim Crow.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Charleston Executive Airport and Folly Boat.

Aerodrome
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is in in , , seven miles southwest of the city. It is owned by the Charleston County Aviation Authority. The airport serves the general aviation community, with no airline service. is situated 2 miles northwest of Mosquito Beach Historic District.

Memorial
The is a boat that washed up alongside Folly Road in , 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. is situated 1½ miles northeast of Mosquito Beach Historic District.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Folly Beach and James Island.

Photo: kjgarbutt, CC BY 2.0.
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.

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. is situated 4½ miles north of Mosquito Beach Historic District.

Hamlet
is a historic neighborhood in . It was first developed starting in 1925. It is one of , 's oldest neighborhoods. is situated 6 miles north of Mosquito Beach Historic District.

Mosquito Beach Historic District

Latitude
32.6729° or 32° 40′ 22″ north
Longitude
-79.98215° or 79° 58′ 56″ west
Open location code
8742M2F9+54
Open­Street­Map ID
node 11565905267
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­hamlet
Wiki­data ID
Q98078402
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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Front Coles Island and Sol Legare Island.

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