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Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charleston,_South_Carolina
Charleston is the 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 metropolitan area. The city lies just south of the geographical midpoint of South Carolina's coastline on Charleston Harbor, an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean formed by the confluence of the Ashley, Cooper, and Wando rivers. Charleston had a population of 150,277 as of the 2020 U.S. Census. The 2020 population of the Charleston metropolitan area, comprising Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties, was 799,636 residents, the third-largest in the state and the 74th-largest metropolitan statistical area in the United States.
Charleston was founded in 1670 as Charles Town, honoring King Charles II, at Albemarle Point on the west bank of the Ashley River (now Charles Towne Landing) but relocated in 1680 to its present site, which became the fifth-largest city in North America within ten years. It remained unincorporated throughout the colonial period; its government was handled directly by a colonial legislature and a governor sent by Parliament. Election districts were organized according to Anglican parishes, and some social services were managed by Anglican wardens and vestries. Charleston adopted its present spelling with its incorporation as a city in 1783. Population growth in the interior of South Carolina influenced the removal of the state government to Columbia in 1788, but Charleston remained among the ten largest cities in the United States through the 1840 census.
Charleston's significance in American history is tied to its role as a major slave trading port. Charleston slave traders like Joseph Wragg were the first to break through the monopoly of the Royal African Company and pioneered the large-scale slave trade of the 18th century; almost one half of slaves imported to the United States arrived in Charleston. In 2018, the city formally apologized for its role in the American Slave trade after CNN noted that slavery "riddles the history" of Charleston.
Known for its strong tourism industry, in 2016 Travel + Leisure Magazine ranked Charleston as the best city in the world.
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Sumter
Fort Sumter is a sea fort built on an artificial island protecting Charleston, South Carolina, from naval invasion. Its origin dates to the War of 1812 when the British invaded Washington by sea. It was still incomplete in 1861 when the Battle of Fort Sumter began the American Civil War. It was severely damaged during the war, left in ruins, and although there was some rebuilding, the fort as conceived was never completed.
Since the middle of the 20th century, Fort Sumter has been open to the public as part of the Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park, operated by the National Park Service.
The Battle of Fort Sumter, near Charleston, South Carolina, marked the beginning of the long-fought war between the North and the South, as the South Carolina militia attacked the Union fort. It ended with the surrender of the fort by the United States Army, marking the beginning of the American Civil War.
Lake Sumter is in The Villages, Florida. These photos were taken along the boardwalk. I particularily liked the nearly circular clouds in the sky and reflections.
On November 9, 10, & 11, 2014, after my car broke down, I spent 3 days at a Motel in Wildwood, Florida waiting for my car to be repaired. During my stay in Wildwood, I photographed various subjects within walking distance of the Motel such as the CSX Wildwood Yard, the Conrad Yellvington Masonry (gravel, sand, Cement,, etc.) Products Plant & Switching Locomotive, Trackless Trolleys, Fire Engine & the EMS Ambulance shown here.
The Towing & Repair Shop where my car was repaired also services Sumter County EMS Vehicles and Fire Engines.
Sumter County’s Denzil Dees was elected to serve as the 2025 Alabama Farmers Federation State Young Farmers Committee chairman. Dees raises catfish and cattle in Epes.
I think this was the flag style flown just before Major Anderson surrendered the fort to Confederate forces.
Sumter County (GA) Copyright 2008 D. Nelson
Plowed field adjacent to the Plains, GA Visitor Center. Not sure what will sprout here, peanuts, I assume.
Sumter County’s Denzil Dees was elected to serve as the 2025 Alabama Farmers Federation State Young Farmers Committee chairman. Dees raises catfish and cattle.
My whole world lies waiting behind door #3. (Extra points if you can name that tune!)
Is that the remains of haint blue I see on the doors?
It got so hot last night, I swear
You couldn't hardly breathe
Heat lightning burnt the sky like alcohol
I sat on the porch without my shoes
And I watched the cars roll by
As the headlights raced
To the corner of the kitchen wall.
RIP John Prine
The view from the top of Fort Sumter, the site of the first battle of the American Civil War. If you look closely at the distant background you can see the city of Charleston, SC. It's a beautiful area filled with a lot of interesting history. My wife and I really enjoyed our trip to the area.
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charleston,_South_Carolina
Charleston is the 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 metropolitan area. The city lies just south of the geographical midpoint of South Carolina's coastline on Charleston Harbor, an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean formed by the confluence of the Ashley, Cooper, and Wando rivers. Charleston had a population of 150,277 as of the 2020 U.S. Census. The 2020 population of the Charleston metropolitan area, comprising Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties, was 799,636 residents, the third-largest in the state and the 74th-largest metropolitan statistical area in the United States.
Charleston was founded in 1670 as Charles Town, honoring King Charles II, at Albemarle Point on the west bank of the Ashley River (now Charles Towne Landing) but relocated in 1680 to its present site, which became the fifth-largest city in North America within ten years. It remained unincorporated throughout the colonial period; its government was handled directly by a colonial legislature and a governor sent by Parliament. Election districts were organized according to Anglican parishes, and some social services were managed by Anglican wardens and vestries. Charleston adopted its present spelling with its incorporation as a city in 1783. Population growth in the interior of South Carolina influenced the removal of the state government to Columbia in 1788, but Charleston remained among the ten largest cities in the United States through the 1840 census.
Charleston's significance in American history is tied to its role as a major slave trading port. Charleston slave traders like Joseph Wragg were the first to break through the monopoly of the Royal African Company and pioneered the large-scale slave trade of the 18th century; almost one half of slaves imported to the United States arrived in Charleston. In 2018, the city formally apologized for its role in the American Slave trade after CNN noted that slavery "riddles the history" of Charleston.
Known for its strong tourism industry, in 2016 Travel + Leisure Magazine ranked Charleston as the best city in the world.
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Sumter
Fort Sumter is a sea fort built on an artificial island protecting Charleston, South Carolina, from naval invasion. Its origin dates to the War of 1812 when the British invaded Washington by sea. It was still incomplete in 1861 when the Battle of Fort Sumter began the American Civil War. It was severely damaged during the war, left in ruins, and although there was some rebuilding, the fort as conceived was never completed.
Since the middle of the 20th century, Fort Sumter has been open to the public as part of the Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park, operated by the National Park Service.