Lockwood House for Sale: Charleston Area

Most historic cities began by poor people fleeing to the U.S. for religious or political freedom; they landed here and were struggling and poor for many years. In 1620, 100 people landed in Plymouth on the Mayflower and one-year later half were dead. Poor small struggling communities were typical of Plymouth, Williamsburg, St. Augustine,etc. They were lucky to build small houses and survive at all. This was not true of Charleston.

The people who landed here were wealthier people. They were shipbuilders, traders, merchants, politicians, and statesmen. Instead of 5-8 room houses, they built large mansions. They were wealthy free-thinkers who set the tone for a nation. They were people who sowed the seeds for the Revolutionary War, and 75 years later sowed the seeds for the Civil War. There are more writers and signers of the Declaration of Independence from the Charleston area than from any other area of the entire U.S.

There are many areas of interest to explore in Charleston. There are various tours ranging from Plantations and churches to Civil War. You can walk or take a carriage ride. In addition, Charleston is home to the largest maritime museum in the world. For the architectural buffs, there are many historical buildings and mansions for you to explore.

Charleston also has a lot of those who like the great outdoors. Everything from deep sea fishing, outdoor gardens, numerous parks, swimming, boating, and biking are all nearby. With the marina right across the street, you can be in walking distance of your boat.

Photos of the fountain and the view (at left) from the James Island Connector across the Ashley River to Lockwood Street are provided courteous of Adam Artigliere/Tour Charleston, LLC. Click on them for larger images.