Berkeley County, Administrative county in South Carolina, United States
Description
Berkeley County is an administrative area in South Carolina that spans diverse landscapes encompassing forests, rivers, and coastal zones. The territory lies between Charleston and the Francis Marion National Forest, combining rural and developed regions.
History
The area was founded in 1882 and named after Sir William Berkeley, who served as colonial governor of Virginia. Its creation was part of South Carolina's administrative reorganization following the Civil War.
Culture
The area reflects the Lowcountry way of life, where water and land intertwine and shape how people live here. Local architecture and daily routines show strong ties to history and the natural environment.
Practical
Visitors can explore the area by car, moving through different landscapes from river zones to forested regions. Moncks Corner in the center serves as a hub for local services and information.
Did you know?
The area connects the Cooper River and Santee River systems, creating extensive water networks that have served commerce and fishing for centuries. These river connections still shape the region's economy and recreation today.
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H. L. Hunley
38.2 km
Boone Hall
40.2 kmLake Marion
40.5 km
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
38.1 km
Drayton Hall
38.5 km
Middleton Place
37.5 km
Charleston Naval Shipyard
37.8 km
Mepkin Abbey
9.3 km
Lewisfield Plantation
6 km
Blackbaud Stadium
36.7 km
Magnolia Plantation
38.2 km
Magnolia Gardens
38.4 km
Cypress Gardens
16.9 km
Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge
42.8 kmDorchester
34.7 km
Edmondston-Alston House
33.7 km
Boone Hall Plantation
39.9 km
Medway
18.9 km
Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site
34.7 km
Francis Beidler Forest
38.5 km
Mulberry Plantation (Moncks Corner, South Carolina)
9 km
Don N. Holt Bridge
34.4 km
Middleburg Plantation
16.6 km
Warren Lasch Conservation Center
38.2 km
South Carolina Highway 61
38.1 km
James B. Edwards Bridge
38.2 km
Hell Hole Swamp
23.2 km
Oakland Plantation House
40.7 km
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