Charles Towne Landing
Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site in the West Ashley area of Charleston, South Carolina preserves the original site of the first permanent English settlement in Carolina. Originally opened in 1970 to commemorate South Carolina's tricentennial, this 664-acre (269 ha) site is home to an exhibit hall, rental facility, a natural habitat zoo, ongoing archeological excavations, miles of trails, dozens of picnic tables, a replica tall ship, six fireable replica cannon, and much more.
Site of Old Charles Towne | |
U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
Cabin at Charles Towne Landing, August 2016 | |
Location in South Carolina Location in United States | |
| Location | 1500 Old Towne Road |
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| Nearest city | Charleston, South Carolina |
| Coordinates | 32°48′27″N 79°59′13″W |
| Area | 184 acres (74 ha) |
| Built | 1670 |
| NRHP reference No. | 69000162 |
| Added to NRHP | December 17, 1969 |
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