Funeral Homes in Charleston, SC

Facts about Charleston, South Carolina

• Charleston has been featured in films like: Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (1995), Cold Mountain (2003), Consenting Adults (1992), and Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995).
• Some of the notable people born here have been: Catherine Coleman (chemist and astronaut), Kwame Brown (basketball player), Andy Dick (comedian and musician), Mackenzie Rosman (actor), Tracy White (american football player), Courtney Brown (american football player), and Dave Meggett (american football player).
• Charleston is home to the following sports teams: College of Charleston Cougars men's basketball.

Charleston is the oldest and second-largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina, the county seat of Charleston County, and the principal city in the Charleston–North Charleston–Summerville Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city lies just south of the geographical midpoint of South Carolina's coastline and is located on Charleston Harbor, an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean formed by the confluence of the Ashley and Cooper Rivers, or, as is locally expressed, "where the Cooper and Ashley Rivers come together to form the Atlantic Ocean."Founded in 1670 as Charles Town in honor of King Charles II of England, Charleston adopted its present name in 1783. It moved to its present location on Oyster Point in 1680 from a location on the west bank of the Ashley River known as Albemarle Point. By 1690, Charles Town was the fifth-largest city in North America, and it remained among the 10 largest cities in the United States through the 1840 census. With a 2010 census population of 120,083 (and a 2014 estimate of 130,113), current trends put Charleston as the fastest-growing municipality in South Carolina. The population of the Charleston metropolitan area, comprising Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester Counties, was counted by the 2014 estimate at 727,689 – the third-largest in the state – and the 78th-largest metropolitan statistical area in the United States.Known for its rich history, well-preserved architecture, distinguished restaurants, and mannerly people, Charleston has received a large number of accolades, including "America's Most Friendly [City]" by Travel + Leisure in 2011 and in 2013 and 2014 by Condé Nast Traveler, and also "the most polite and hospitable city in America" by Southern Living magazine.

Charleston Obituaries

It was written on June 24th, 2018 that Jay Paul Frickman passed away in Charleston, South Carolina.  Frickman was 57 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Jay Paul's life.

It was written on June 19th, 2018 that Rodney Wayne Trent perished in Los Angeles, California.  Trent was 49 years old and was born in Charleston, SC.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Rodney Wayne's life.

It was reported on May 27th, 2018 that Robyn Rokel Bailey passed away in Charleston, South Carolina.  Bailey was 34 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Robyn Rokel's life.

It was noted on May 25th, 2018 that Evelyn Patricia "Evie" Carrion (Elkin) perished in Stowe, Vermont.  Ms. Carrion was 72 years old and was born in Charleston, SC.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Evelyn Patricia "Evie"'s life.

It was reported on May 19th, 2018 that Gary Walter Wolford died in Charleston, South Carolina.  Wolford was 76 years old and was born in Highland Park, MI.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Gary Walter's life.

It was revealed on May 17th, 2018 that Marcia Lynn Weaver passed on in Hartford, Connecticut.  Weaver was 53 years old and was born in Charleston, SC.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Marcia Lynn's life.

It was reported on May 1st, 2018 that Thomas Henderson Sr Taylor passed on in Charleston, South Carolina.  Taylor was 83 years old and was born in Winter Haven, FL.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Thomas Henderson Sr's life.

It was noted on April 12th, 2018 that Karen Susan "Susie" Cullinan perished in Charleston, South Carolina.  Cullinan was 56 years old and was born in Columbus, OH.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Karen Susan "Susie"'s life.

It was reported on April 10th, 2018 that Sally Fine (Ramsay) passed on in Charleston, South Carolina.  Ms. Fine was 82 years old and was born in Oxford, PA.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Sally's life.

It was disclosed on March 6th, 2018 that Linda Spain (Bise) passed away in Marion, Virginia.  Ms. Spain was 68 years old and was born in Charleston, SC.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Linda's life.

History

The city was originally named Charles Towne and later was changed to its present name in the year 1783. With the dominance of churches in Charleston, it had been called the "The Holy City".  '

The city is also the home of several historical sites and structures. Ever since, Charleston is one of the nation's largest cities in terms of population. Some of its famous interments are William Brawley, Andrew Gordon Magrath, Daniel Elliott huger, Langdon Cheves, Thomas Bennett, George Dixon, Horace Lawson Hunley, William Gilmore Simms, Burnet Rhett Maybank, Frank bunker Gilbreth Jr., Josephine Pinckney, Wilson Godfrey Harvey and Hugh Legare.

. The Magnolia Cemetery is also considered to be a historic burial site.

The official website for the city of Charleston is http://www.charleston-sc.gov.