Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH Carolina’s first resolution of secession. linked Mount Pleasant with Charleston
Carolina, is a vibrant, thriving commu- Shortly thereafter, representatives of in 2005, replacing the Grace Memorial
nity that is proud of its past and looking seven Southern states met in Charles- Bridge, built in 1929, and the Pearman
toward a bright future. ton to form the Confederate States of Bridge, which opened for business in
Located across the Cooper River America. 1966.
from historic Charleston, Mount Mount Pleasant remained a small While Mount Pleasant has experi-
Pleasant has played an important role enced tremendous growth in the past
in South Carolina and U.S. history for
“The state-of-the-
decade, it also has preserved its heritage
more than three centuries. The many and small-town sense of community.
Colonial and antebellum homes in
art Arthur Ravenel
Many people choose to live in Mount
Mount Pleasant’s Old Village draw tour- Pleasant because of the town’s proxim-
ists in large numbers, inviting them to
Jr. Bridge linked
ity to the area’s beaches and excellent
wander the narrow, oak-lined streets and golf courses, its mild climate and
take a peek back into the town’s proud Mount Pleasant with nearby state-of-the-art medical facilities.
past. The most well-known of the homes Mount Pleasant also is home to some of
and buildings in this historic district is Charleston in 2005. ...” the finest shopping in the region. Towne
Alhambra Hall, a former ferry station Centre, on busy Highway 17, offers a
that overlooks Charleston Harbor. town until well into the 20th century, wide selection of goods from national
Originally the home of the Sewee populated in part by Charlestonians and local merchants.
Indians, Mount Pleasant’s first white set- wealthy enough to afford summer Picturesque Shem Creek, which
tlers, led by Capt. Florentia O’Sullivan, homes across the Cooper River. bisects the city, hosts several popular
arrived from England in 1680. The As proud as Mount Pleasant is of its restaurants and one of the last fleets of
town’s name was forever etched in his- past, it’s the city’s ability to look to the local fishing boats in the area. Residents
tory on Sept. 24, 1860, when a public future that speaks loudest. The state- take advantage of the fresh off-the-boat
meeting held there produced South of-the-art Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge seafood sold on the docks.
At A Glance
Mount Pleasant, SC
Population: 57,932
Average Temp: 73 F
Average Age: 36
Nearest Hospital:
East Cooper Regional Medical
Center
Nearest Major Airport:
Charleston International Airport
Mount Pleasant Info:
Town of Mount Pleasant
www.townofmountPleasant.com
(843) 884-8517
www.RetiringToSouthCarolina.com I
www.HotRetirementTowns.com I
www.CoastalRetirementTowns.com
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