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 disclosed on September 7th, 2018 that Douglas L Sr Bennett perished in Charleston, South Carolina.  Bennett was 70 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Douglas L Sr's life.

It was written on August 10th, 2018 that Beverly Anne Prudhomme (Kirchner) passed on in Charleston, South Carolina.  Ms. Prudhomme was 86 years old and was born in Marine City, MI.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Beverly Anne's life.

It was written on August 5th, 2018 that Robert Edward McKean passed away in Charleston, South Carolina.  McKean was 71 years old and was born in Cleveland, OH.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Robert Edward's life.

It was revealed by Orlando Sentinel on July 29th, 2018 that Robert Malone "Crusty" Rosemond died in Lake Mary, Florida.  Rosemond was 93 years old and was born in Charleston, SC.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Robert Malone "Crusty"'s life.

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

It was revealed on June 19th, 2018 that Rodney Wayne Trent passed away 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 written on May 27th, 2018 that Robyn Rokel Bailey died in Charleston, South Carolina.  Bailey was 34 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Robyn Rokel's life.

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

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

It was revealed on May 17th, 2018 that Marcia Lynn Weaver died 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.

History

The city was originally named Charles Towne and later was changed to its present name in the year 1783.

The city is not only South Carolina's second largest city but its oldest as well. 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. 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.

. Ever since, Charleston is one of the nation's largest cities in terms of population.

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