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South of Broad

Charleston, South Carolina

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The Battery and White Point Garden, located in South of Broad, dates back to 1837 and offers stunning views of Fort Sumter and the Charleston Harbor.

The area is renowned for its well-preserved antebellum architecture, featuring grand mansions and historic homes that reflect the city's rich history.

Pat Conroy's novel 'South of Broad' is named after this historic neighborhood, capturing the essence of Charleston's charm and complexity.

Rainbow Row is a series of thirteen colorful historic houses, known for being the longest cluster of Georgian row houses in the United States.

The neighborhood's Battery area was a strategic defense point during the Civil War, with cannons still on display today.

Many streets in the area, such as Tradd and Legare, are named after prominent families and figures from Charleston's history.

St. Michael's Church, built in the 1750s, is a National Historic Landmark and one of the oldest surviving religious structures in the city.

The waterfront area, including the Battery, has been a focal point for community gatherings and historical events for centuries.

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