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When Charleston was established, five English style villages developed along the harbor, east of the Cooper River now known as the Old Village. The Town of Mount Pleasant was established by the combination of these original villages in 1803 by James Hibben took its name from original “Mount Pleasant” plantation house, known as Hibben House.
In 1979, Mount Pleasant (re)established the Old Village, a 37 block area that is bounded by Shem Creek (north), Whilden Street (east), the old bridge and marshland (south), and the Charleston Harbor (west). The purpose To protect, preserve, and enhance the architecture of the Old Village and to manage growth and development. While historically the area is well defined, depending on where you’re standing and who you're talking to Mount Pleasant, Old Mt. Pleasant, and the Old Village can take different forms.
The lively deep waterway Shem Creek on the north end of the Old Village Historic District provides direct access to the Charleston Harbor. While the rest of the area experienced significant growth and development over the past 30 years, the Old Village has remained a quiet residential area of small and large houses. Shade trees line the sides of the streets as you walk past some street side homes with small yards, while others have expansive of lawns.
Favorite places include Shem Creek, old Pitt Street Bridge, and The Old Village Post House Restaurant. And the The Mount Pleasant Farmers Market which runs Tuesdays from April to October, should not be missed. Old Mt. Pleasant is an ideal Low Country location for families and those who want to be next to Sullivan’s Island beaches and still have close proximity to Charleston’s downtown.
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Old Village Mt. Pleasant In A Second:
- ZIP CODES: 29464
- POPULATION: 43,640
- MEDINA INCOME: $57,014
- MEDIAN AGE: 40 Yr.
- NUMBER OF BUSINESSES: 2036
- ESTABLISHED: 1803
- CRIME INDEX: 151 (U.S. Avg.319)
- LOCATION: Between Sullivan’s Island & Charleston City
- SCHOOLS: Mt. Pleasant Academy, Moultrie Middle, Wando High
- RESTAURANT: Old Village Post House, Village Bakery Cafe, Red Drum, Boulevard Diner, The Shelter Kitchen & Bar, Coleman Public House
- BEST KNOW FOR: Shem Creek, Blessing of the Fleet
- ATTRACTION: Pitt Street Bridge
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727 Mccants Drive, Mount Pleasant
If you have been looking for a project in Old Mount Pleasant, look no further than 727 McCants. This 1100sqft house is situated on a large .29 acre lot with several beau...
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- MLS21005258
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$749,000
727 Mccants Drive, Mount Pleasant
If you have been looking for an opportunity to build in Old Mount Pleasant, look no further than 727 McCants. This large .29 acre lot will certainly accommodate the cust...
- MLS21005254
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$1,650,000
638 Palmetto Street, Mount Pleasant
new construction in the Old Village area of Mt Pleasant. est completion date September 2021. almost 4,000 total SF with 6 bedrooms and 6.5 baths. The house is 3,335 SF wi...
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- MLS21005164
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$1,749,000
109 Hardware Alley, Mount Pleasant
Situated in the heart of the Old Village, and tucked away on a gravel drive, this beautiful home has everything you could need in this highly sought after neighborhood. T...
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- MLS21003885
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$817,000
918 Pitt Street, Mount Pleasant
The Old Village of Mount Pleasant is one of the most desired neighborhoods in the Low Country and this property is in one of the village's most desired locations. Quiet a...
- Beds2
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- MLS21002616
- SubDv.Old Village
- StatusActive
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