I've toured the area and have worked in the Courthouse researching titles to properties. The…read morehistoric documents found were astonishing! From slaves having been given to family members and business owners, it amazes me still that slavery was a trade! It truly is shocking!!!

Why is it called the Four Corners of Law?…read more This four corners in Charleston is pretty cool. Nothing like the Four Corners Monument we visited in 2012 that marked the quadripoint in the Southwestern US (where the states of AZ, CO, NM, and UT meet). No, this four corners intersection are made of historic buildings -- Courthouse and US Post Office,, State Courthouse, City Hall, and the St. Michael's Church. 1- United States Post Office and Courthouse - 1896 Post Office, representing the federal government 2- State Courthouse - this 1792 courthouse represents county government 3- City Hall -symbolizes city government which begun in 1800 4- St. Michael's Church - the church was built between 1752 and 1761 and depicts ecclesiastical law These amazing historic structures are located on the southwest corner intersection of Meeting and Broad Streets in downtown Charleston. For our Monday visit the streets were pretty empty due to Covid and I was able to get some nice shots of the buildings. Interesting trivia: The Four Corners of Law was coined in the 1930s by Robert Ripley, creator of Ripley's Believe it or Not! and it has been called that ever since. Review #1847

One of South Carolina's drawbridges, this one is a swing bridge. There aren't too many of these,…read morebut I managed to see the Little River Swing Bridge near Myrtle Beach a few days ago. Where "leaf" or "bascule" bridges have a movable span that lifts, a swing bridge turns on an axis to clear the channel and allow boats to pass. It carries South Carolina 703 across the Sullivan's Island Narrows between Mount Pleasant and Sullivan's Island. Named after the Chief Highway Commissioner of the South Carolina Highway Department who served from 1926 to 1940, the bridge was originally constructed in 1945 and updated in 2010. The bridge is a single lane of traffic in each direction with a single pedestrian lane on the western side. There is no toll to cross the bridge. [Review 19449 overall - 1023 in South Carolina - 419 of 2023.]

If you've been to Sullivan's Island, you've likely traveled over the Ben Sawyer Bridge. It is a…read moredrawbridge, and it even has a pedestrian lane so you can walk, run, or bike to the beach. If you've seen the iconic photo of the tilted, off-center bridge after Hurricane Hugo, this is that bridge, and that photo is a reminder of just how powerful hurricanes are. I really love the pedestrian lane, and it's quite a scenic run route that I recommend for anyone visiting Mount Pleasant, Charleston, or Sullivan's Island- or any locals just looking to be healthier. It's a two lane bridge, so during the summer months, biking or running might even be faster.

Beautifully written review by Richard R. which will tell you everything you need to know about this…read morehistorical marker. While I can't improve upon it, I did want to note that the area is currently under construction. Normally, you would access this bench from the Fort Moultrie National Historic Park at the back of the main parking lot. Because it is blocked, to access the bench you need to take the road just prior to the fort (Station 13 Street where it intersects with Cove Avenue) and walk behind the gates to reach the bench. If nothing else, please read Richard R.'s review and the understand the importance of these type of memorials. Not everyone's history is as well documented and heralded in this area, but it is no less important.

Hello yelp friend and readers. Thank you so much for visiting my page and checking out my reviews!…read moreIt means a great deal to me and I do my very best to introduce worthwhile places to visit with a dollop of historical details for knowledge. FEBRUARY is traditionally honored as Black History Month and last year in 2021 I decided to do a month long series where every day of the month I posted a new review either highlighting a black-owned business or Black History landmarks. I've decided to extend that series to 2022, so please come on a journey with me for the next 28 days as I explore the food, history and significant offerings of a rich culture of people. FIRST UP is Toni Morisson's BENCH BY THE ROAD #1 *** Born Chloe Ardelia Wofford, Toni was an American novelist who wrote the critically acclaimed Song of Solomon and won a Pulitzer Prize for the book Beloved in 1988 whom Oprah made into a movie 10 years later in 1998. She was most notably awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1993. She met Harold Morrison (a Jamaican architect) while teaching at Howard University and married him in 1958. The 'Bench By The Road' Project was launched on February 18, 2006, on the occasion of Toni's 75th Birthday to alleviate the absences of historical markers that help remember the lives of Africans who were enslaved. She said: "There is no place you or I can go, to think about or not think about, to summon the presences of, or recollect the absences of slaves . . . There is no suitable memorial, or plaque, or wreath, or wall, or park, or skyscraper lobby. There's no 300-foot tower, there's no small bench by the road. There is not even a tree scored, an initial that I can visit or you can visit in Charleston or Savannah or New York or Providence or better still on the banks of the Mississippi. And because such a place doesn't exist . . ." *** The VERY FIRST bench placed by the Toni Morrison Society honors the memory of both the enslaved Africans who perished during the Middle Passage as well as those who arrived on Sullivan's Island, a major point of entry for Africans who entered the United States during the Transatlantic Slave Trade. About 40 percent of African-Americans alive today can trace their ancestral roots to West Africa through the arrival of slaves @ Sullivan's Island. I won't go into grave detail about the conditions of slaves during the passage, but if you are interested, here is a link to a narrative describing the voyage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmQvofAiZGA It was not uncommon to feed slaves who were sick to the sharks, because a sick slave was ZERO profit for the transporters, but a slave who died during transportation was insured and worth more dead than alive :-( The remainder of them often arrived here on the shores of Sullivan Island, where they had no control over staying with their families, many of whom were separated forever. Children were often separated as young as 3 years old. Fathers who protested were treated cruelty to subdue any uprising or sold away from their families entirely. Confusion and fear were the main measures of control. Lineage and tradition were often lost and African cultures combined to form GULLAH-GEECHEE traditions, a melting pot of their various indigenous African traditions from cooking and music, to arts and crafts, to spiritual traditions. They also created a creole language known as Gullah that is not spoken anywhere else in the world and it all began here upon arrival @ Sullivan Island. The significance of this entry point and the culture created in this specific corridor (from Jacksonville, FL to Wilmington, NC) is still alive and celebrated today in Gullah Geechee festivals, folklore, foods & time honored traditions. The bench rest in a quiet area behind the Fort Moutrie Visitors Center, beneath an outcrop of small trees overlooking the Sullivan Island Cove. Many will find this space to be filled with a quiet reflective reverence as you sit and connect with the past in a tangible way, knowing the ancient footsteps who walked here long before us were having a far different experience. I found myself wishing I had brought a single rose, so I could have scattered its pedals on the waters. *** FINAL THOUGHTS If I'm being honest, it is very emotionally draining for me to produce a months worth of Black History that you will often not find in typical American schoolbooks. This series is a labor of love for me and while taxing, I hope to enlighten my yelp family to the glory of a magnificent people. Where we have been, where we are and where we are going with no shame to anyone. I am a black man in American, and through these stories of endurance, I find strengthen and meaning. I hope you will continue all month long with me as I dive deeper into American History of the Black Experience AND celebrate those who are making their way in business and innovation while remembering the past, lest we forget. 2022 / 33

The Wappoo Creek Bridge is a drawbridge that connects James Island and West Ashley…read more The bridge has a sidewalk, so you can run, walk, or bike over it, unlike the James Island Connector. However, there's no barrier between you and the vehicle traffic. I have run over this bridge several times in the early morning hours and did not feel unsafe, but you must be aware of the cars and trucks around you. When the Wappoo Creek Bridge is open for boats to cross, traffic often backs up on Folly Road, so build extra time into your commute.

The building that stands at 80 Broad St. now was built between 1800 and 1804 to serve as a bank…read more However, the bank failed and by 1818 it had become City Hall. It is a fascinating building and one that most people probably do not think to set foot in for something other than City business. It's really worth the visit. The most famous piece of art is a painting by John Trumbull of George Washington during his visit to Charleston in 1791 -- and, very significantly, Washington's horse. Incidentally, City Hall is part of what Robert Ripley (Yes, folks same Ripley's Believe it or Not! fame) called the "Four Corners of the Law." The four buildings on each corner of Market and Broad represent four different arms of the law- 1. City Hall (local), 2. The Charleston County Courthouse (state), 3. The U.S. Post Office and Federal Courthouse (Federal), and 4. St. Michael's Episcopal Church (ecclesiastical). Admission is free and restroom too ;)

Charleston City Hall is the oldest, continuously used city hall building in the United States. It…read morewas built in 1801 originally as a branch of the National Bank of the United States. It is architecturally beautiful and is open to the public for limited tours of the City Council Chambers which includes beautiful, historic artwork on the walls. There are also very nice public bathrooms on the ground level including a water fountain. Adjacent to the building is Washington Park, a historic centuries old park commemorating President George Washington's visit to Charleston in 1791. Behind City Hall is the South Carolina Historical Society Museum which is absolutely also worth a visit if you are into historic buildings and artifacts.

This bridge definitely has no frills, but is also only two lanes like the interstate 526 that it's…read morepart of. Connecting North Charleston to West Ashley, the General Will C serves its purpose! If you're afraid of bridges, this one won't have you fearing anything though as it is flat and barely feels like a bridge. It's so low that not many boats are seen on the Northwest side.

The Westmoreland Bridge on I-526 connects North Charleston to West Ashley, over the Ashley River…read more It's one of the "less scary" bridges to drive over, but many bridges in South Carolina are scary due to poor infrastructure. This bridge can be a nightmare in the afternoons, especially if you're traveling westbound. Everyone who works on Leeds Avenue at the county offices seems to get off work at the same time, making for some rough traffic jams. There's only two lanes in each direction, so if a wreck happens, get comfortable in your car for awhile.

Sullivan Island is a fun place to watch the 4 of July fireworks. Standing right in front of the…read moreCity of Sullivans Island town hall with the fireworks right over our heads. Very quaint little town, I would love to live here. Next year we are coming back with chairs and a cooler with water.

I love Sullivan's Island! If I go to the beach, I come here - it's definitely not as touristy as…read moresome of the others around Charleston. We would love to live here and may one day in the future. It's a quiet, quaint town and absolutely beautiful! My husband and I were married at the beach on Sullivan's island - that's how much we love it here.

quick trip. beautiful night…read more dinner time here we come. lola in park circle for gator bites and other yum yumz.

Charleston folks jokingly call the Don Holt Bridge the "Don HALT Bridge". During rush hour, you'll…read moresee why. As Bruce K. said, much of 526 is two lanes, but the bridge has a third lane for trucks. Unfortunately the lane is not that long, so when it ends, all the vehicles in it merge over and bottleneck traffic. Roll your windows up because that paper mill smell is strong on this bridge!