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  1. Charleston, South Carolina. /  32.78333°N 79.93194°W  / 32.78333; -79.93194. Charleston is the most populous city in the U.S. state of South Carolina, the county seat of Charleston County, [9] and the principal city in the Charleston metropolitan area. [b] The city lies just south of the geographical midpoint of South Carolina's ...

  2. May 9, 2024 · Charleston was the seat of the provincial congress in 1775 that created the state of South Carolina, and it was named the state capital the following year. In the American Revolution the city was held by the British from 1780 to 1782. It ceased to be the state capital in 1790, when the legislature moved to Columbia.

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  3. Charleston is a city in Charleston County in the U.S. state of South Carolina. It is the county seat and largest city of Charleston County. As of 2021, the city's population is about 151,612. Charleston was the capital of South Carolina until 1786 when Columbia became capital.

  4. 1886 – August 31: The 6.9–7.3 M w Charleston earthquake shakes South Carolina with a maximum Mercalli intensity of X ( Extreme ). Sixty people were killed and damage totalled $5–6 million in the region. 1889 – William Enston Homes built. [citation needed] 1890. East Shore Terminal Company formed.

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  6. The Pink House, the oldest stone building in Charleston, was built of Bermudian limestone at 17 Chalmers Street, between 1694 and 1712. Charleston is the largest and oldest city in the state of South Carolina in the United States of America. Its historic downtown is on a peninsula formed by two rivers, the Ashley and the Cooper, flowing into ...

  7. Sep 26, 2022 · Discover the best attractions, activities, and events in Charleston, a top destination for its historic charm, coastal locale, and food scene. Explore museums, parks, festivals, and more in this guide by TripSavvy.

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