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

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

It was disclosed on May 19th, 2018 that Gary Walter Wolford passed away 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 reported 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 sorrow and honor Marcia Lynn's life.

It was disclosed on May 1st, 2018 that Thomas Henderson Sr Taylor died 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 disclosed 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 written 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 revealed on March 6th, 2018 that Linda Spain (Bise) died in Marion, Virginia.  Ms. Spain was 68 years old and was born in Charleston, SC.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Linda's life.

It was reported by Orlando Sentinel on March 1st, 2018 that Evelyn Juanita Kirby perished in Jacksonville, Florida.  Kirby was 97 years old and was born in Charleston, SC.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Evelyn Juanita's life.

It was noted by The Daily Journal on February 20th, 2018 that Nehemiah Grant passed on in Pittsgrove Twp, New Jersey.  Grant was 82 years old and was born in Charleston, SC.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Nehemiah's life.

History

Ever since, Charleston is one of the nation's largest cities in terms of population. In 1901, it became the seat of the Charleston County right upon its creation. 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.

. 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 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.