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Porter-Gaud School

The Porter-Gaud School is an independent coeducational college preparatory day school in Charleston, in the U.S. state of South Carolina. Porter-Gaud has an enrollment of some 903 students in grades 1–12 and located on the banks of the Ashley River. The school has historic ties to the Episcopal Church. Porter-Gaud was formed in July 1964 from the merger of three schools: The Porter Military Academy (founded 1867), the Gaud School for Boys (founded 1908), and the Watt School (founded 1931).

Located at 32.7742, -79.9642 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Private high schools in South Carolina, Private middle schools in South Carolina, Private elementary schools in South Carolina, Education in Charleston, South Carolina, Educational institutions established in 1867, Episcopal Church in South Carolina, Episcopal schools in the United States, Schools in Charleston County, South Carolina, Preparatory schools in South Carolina

Ashley River (South Carolina)

The Ashley River is a blackwater / tidal river in South Carolina, rising from the Wassamassaw and Great Cypress Swamps in western Berkeley County. It consolidates its main channel about five miles west of Summerville, widening into a tidal estuary just south of Fort Dorchester. The river then flows for approximately 17 miles along the historical banks of the City of North Charleston before reaching peninsular Charleston.

Located at 32.7628, -79.9289 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Rivers of South Carolina

James Island (South Carolina)

James Island is one of South Carolina's most urban Sea Islands. The island is separated from peninsular downtown Charleston by the Ashley River, from the mainland by Wappoo Creek and the Wappoo Cut, and from Johns Island by the Stono River. It lies inshore of Morris Island and Folly Beach. Fort Sumter is located on an island just off the eastern tip of James Island and is the site of the first battle of the Civil War.

Located at 32.7278, -79.9556 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Geography of Charleston County, South Carolina, Islands of South Carolina

James Island, South Carolina

James Island is a town in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States. It is located in the central and southern parts of James Island. As defined by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget, and used by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes only, James Island is included within the Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville metropolitan area and the Charleston-North Charleston Urbanized Area.

Located at 32.7378, -79.9428 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Unincorporated communities in South Carolina, Populated places in Charleston County, South Carolina, Charleston–North Charleston–Summerville metropolitan area, Populated coastal places in South Carolina

Battle of James Island

The Battle of Secessionville (or the First Battle of James Island) on June 16, 1862, was the defeat of the only Union attempt to capture Charleston, South Carolina, by land during the American Civil War.

Located at 32.7039, -79.9481 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Riverland Terrace

Riverland Terrace, developed in the 1940s, is James Island (South Carolina)'s oldest neighborhood. The Terrace is located just 10 minutes west of downtown Charleston, South Carolina along Wappoo Creek and the inland waterway. The neighborhood boasts a public boat landing, Charleston Municipal Golf Course, a playground, five restaurants and numerous antique shops. Leading into the neighborhood is the historic Avenue of Oaks, consisting of 73 live oak trees believed to be over 100 years old.

Located at 32.7619, -79.9903 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Neighborhoods in Charleston, South Carolina

Charles Town expedition

The Charles Town expedition (September 1706) was a combined French and Spanish attempt under Captain Jacques Fefebvre to capture the capital of the English Province of Carolina, Charles Town, during Queen Anne's War (as the North American theater of the War of the Spanish Succession is sometimes known). Organized and funded primarily by the French and launched from Havana, Cuba, the expedition reached Charles Town in early September 1706 after stopping at St.

Located at 32.75, -79.97 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Battles of the War of the Spanish Succession, Naval battles involving England, Naval battles involving France, Naval battles involving Spain, Pre-statehood history of South Carolina, Conflicts in 1706, Queen Anne's War, 1706 in North America

Moultrie Playground

Moultrie Playground is a public park in Charleston, South Carolina.

Located at 32.7763, -79.9423 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Parks in Charleston, South Carolina