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James Island Today
James Island is an established community located just west of the Charleston peninsula and minutes from Folly Beach. The proximity to the city and the beach makes James Island very popular for a family oriented lifestyle.
All of the conveniences and most of the pleasures of a larger city can be found on James Island. Many businesses and residential areas cover James Island. The islands wide variety of housing from high-end waterfront property to small bungalows with all the charm of yesterday can be found here. Most developments are centered around the natural beauty of the island. The most recent census shows the population of James Island at 15,800. Unlike other suburban areas found in Charleston County, this community is indeed an island and its growth is limited by the natural water boundaries.
The island offers plenty to do close to home. A variety of restaurants from a deli sandwich to upscale dining may be found here. The creeks, marshes, sound and river are great for crabbing, shrimping, fishing, boating, kayaking or just tying up to a dock and floating while watching the clouds pass you by. The James Island County Park is a 643 acre park with bike trails, nature trails, a climbing wall, playground, pedal boats, open fields, a dog park and picnic areas. In the summer, visit Splash Zone located inside the park. Have fun in this water playground with tube slides, a lazy river and a leisure pool. During the winter holidays the park lights up for the annual Holiday Festival of Lights.
Churches of many denominations including Methodist, Baptist, Catholic, Presbyterian, Evangelical, AME, Episcopal, Jehovah’s Witness, Lutheran offer various times for worship. Both public and private schools are found on the island. Football, soccer, baseball, track and field are ever popular with the community offering its support to the local youth.
James Island Community Links
James Island County Park - is a 643 acre park with bike trails, nature trails, a climbing wall, playground, pedal boats, open fields, a dog park and picnic areas. In the summer, visit Splash Zone located inside the park
Holiday Festival of Lights - The Tracey Group, Inc. is a proud sponsor of The Festival of Lights. It is much more than just a driving tour. Park the car and take in all the new and exciting attractions custom-designed for holiday cheer. Marshmallow Roasts • Two Dazzling Gift Shops • Festival Train Rides • Lakeside Lights Interactive Activity • Enchanted Forest Walking Trail • Carousel Rides • Climbing Wall • Gingerbread Houses • Holiday Sand Sculpture • Life-size Greeting Card Display • Musical Concerts • Fabulous Group Packages • Photos with Santa • Santa's Sweet Shoppe
James Island Public Library - Find out about upcoming events, hours of operation and directions.
James Island Rich with History
During the 19th century, plantations were built on James Island, along with the development of the village of Secessionville, a summer retreat for plantation owners. Indigo, cotton & rice were cultivated and the raising of beef cattle was quite lucrative. Numerous battle sites and historic buildings, including former slave quarters are still here today.
The Civil War began on James Island the morning of April 12, 1861. The Confederate Forces at Fort Johnson fired upon the Union occupied Fort Sumter. Both forts were located on the island’s northern shore. Much of the fighting in the Charleston area during the remaining years of the Civil War occurred on James Island and it’s close neighbor, Morris Island, as Union troops tried to invade Charleston from the south from their base at Folly Beach.
After the war, the large plantations were no longer working and small farms began to be the norm. This remained true until the 1960’s. The opening of the James Island Expressway or James Island Connector in 1993 made the island much more accessible and a prime location for development.
James Island Schools
Charleston County School District
Charleston County School District is broken into eight (8) Districts. Together the eight districts educate approximately 48,500 PK-12 students in 41 Elementary Schools, 14 Middle Schools, 8 High Schools, 12 Magnet Schools, 4 Charter Schools, and 9 Programs. To visit the CCSD Website directly for more information click here.
James Island Neighborhoods
Stonefield
James Island SC Churches
Churches in the area of James Island SC
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