Funeral Homes in Charleston, SC

Facts about the city

• 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 by New Haven Register on January 15th, 2020 that Gayle Elaine Acosta (Jenkins) died in Connecticut.  Ms. Acosta was 66 years old and was born in Charleston, SC.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Gayle Elaine's life.

It was written by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on January 8th, 2020 that Charles H "Charlie" Evans perished in Greendale, Wisconsin.  Evans was 89 years old and was born in Charleston, SC.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Charles H "Charlie"'s life.

It was reported on January 3rd, 2020 that Frank Opie Meade passed away in Charleston, South Carolina.  Meade was 90 years old and was born in Danville, VA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Frank Opie's life.

It was written on November 4th, 2019 that Linda Jean Cart died in Charleston, South Carolina.  Cart was 69 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Linda Jean's life.

It was written on November 3rd, 2019 that William Joyce passed away in Charleston, South Carolina.  Joyce was 75 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor William's life.

It was noted on October 18th, 2019 that John William Bachmann passed away in Charleston, South Carolina.  Bachmann was 80 years old and was born in Salem, IL.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor John William's life.

It was reported by Ann Arbor News on October 13th, 2019 that Julia Annie Caroff (Hartnett) died in Jackson, Michigan.  Ms. Caroff was 86 years old and was born in Charleston, SC.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Julia Annie's life.

It was reported on September 14th, 2019 that Sybil Anne Siddons (Rivers) passed on in Charleston, South Carolina.  Ms. Siddons was 83 years old and was born in Fairburn, GA.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Sybil Anne's life.

It was written on September 6th, 2019 that Aaron Andrew Dopf perished in Charleston, South Carolina.  Dopf was 40 years old and was born in Des Moines, IA.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Aaron Andrew's life.

It was noted by Daily Press on August 29th, 2019 that Stephen Michael "Steve" Hunt died in California.  Hunt was 64 years old and was born in Charleston, SC.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Stephen Michael "Steve"'s life.

History

Ever since, Charleston is one of the nation's largest cities in terms of population. The city was originally named Charles Towne and later was changed to its present name in the year 1783. In 1901, it became the seat of the Charleston County right upon its creation.

The city is not only South Carolina's second largest city but its oldest as well. Some interesting structures are the Gibbes Museum of Arts, Fireproof Building, Nathaniel Russell House, Charleston Museum, Heyward-Washington House, Joseph Manigault House, Governor William Aiken House and the Exchange and Provost.

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