Charleston360 #23

August 07, 2014  •  Leave a Comment

#23

Shem Creek in Mount Pleasant, with a view of Ravenel bridge in the distance.  With a history as early as the 1740s, Shem Creek began as a location for mills and factories.  During the Civil War, its industry disappeared.  Long after, in the 1940s, a new industry of shrimping was introduced. Now, its a great location for finding eateries on the water as well as taking a stroll out on the boardwalks into the marsh along the creek.  In one direction, you can see out into Charleston Harbor; in another direction lies the Ravenel bridge spanning the Cooper River.

The Ravenel is another popular landmark of Charleston, which connects downtown Charleston to Mount Pleasant.

 


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