By 1872, several settlements which had developed along Charleston Harbor, were incorporated as the Town of Mount Pleasant. The earliest hamlet was Greenwich Village (1766), followed by the Hibben Ferry Tract (1770), Mount Pleasant Plantation (1808),…

Bridges are a very important part of Mount Pleasant life today. Before 1929, people had to depend on ferries to take them from Mount Pleasant to Charleston. This tour shows the history of the bridges from Mount Pleasant to Charleston and the…

With the growth of Mount Pleasant in recent years, it has become increasingly important to prioritize and pay special attention to the preservation and promotion of African-American history and culture. Some of these historical and cultural sites…

Industry and commerce in the area began with the Native American Indians. Mount Pleasant industry, mostly based on brickmaking, timber, and livestock, grew and changed over time. The invention of the tidal rice mill in Mount Pleasant revolutionized…

Mount Pleasant played a key role in the defense of the Charleston Harbor. A battery, built in Mount Pleasant in 1775, protected the waterway and allowed for the construction of Fort Moultrie. The areas along Mathis Ferry, Hwy 17, and Shem Creek had…