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Sullivan’s Island Lighthouse

SCIWAY — Tue, 31 May 2011 19:16:51 +0000

Pictured in the distance is the Sullivan’s Island Lighthouse. The lighthouse, which was the last in the United States to be built by the Coast Guard, is located on Sullivan’s Island, just north of Charleston.

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Marked by its unique triangular shape and two-toned paint scheme, this 163-foot structure keeps watch over the Charleston Harbor with the aid of two rotating beacons that can be seen from 26 miles away!

SCIWAY would like to thank Nathan Jones of Mount Pleasant for submitting this picture he took in May 2011.

Sullivan’s Island

SCIWAY — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:40:44 +0000

Just across the Intracoastal Waterway from Mount Pleasant is serene Sullivan’s Island. This largely residential island is home to famous Fort Moultrie, and is an integral part of South Carolina history.

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In 1776, a makeshift log fort located at the tip of Sullivan’s Island defeated British troops who were trying to enter Charleston’s harbor. The spongy palmetto logs used to build this fort deflected the barrage of British cannon balls and were the key to its success. The fort was eventually named Fort Moultrie after Colonel Moultrie who led the attack against the British. After this battle the palmetto tree became the centerpiece of South Carolina’s state flag.

Today, Sullivan’s Island is mainly residential with a small, but lively, downtown area that has many restaurants and bars. Historic Charleston is the largest city nearby and is just a short drive away.

SCIWAY thanks photographer Wendy Mogul of Angel Photo who took this picture of Sullivan’s Island.

Stella Maris Catholic Church

SCIWAY — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 10:54:34 +0000

Matthew T. Bowen of St George took this photo of the Stella Maris church on Sullivan’s Island in March 2007.

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Matthew writes: “My wife and I love Sullivan’s Island and I fell in love with the architecture of this church. It was established in 1845 and built between the years of 1869 and 1873.”

Stella Maris is a Roman Catholic church located near the southwestern tip of Sullivan’s Island, close to Fort Moultrie. Find out more about the history of Stella Maris by visiting the church’s website.

Sullivan’s Island Painting

SCIWAY — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 10:54:34 +0000

This long back view of Sullivan’s Island is best enjoyed from the banks of Mount Pleasant. From this site, the original bridge between the two land masses once brought visitors and locals to the island.

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In this painting, Chuck Morris shows the expansive nature of a South Carolina Lowcountry marsh as it begins its turn toward autumn. The ebb of an outgoing tide pulls the viewer towards the lone figure of a lighthouse standing watch in the calm of late afternoon.

To see more of Chuck’s paintings, please visit Chuck Morris Art.