Mount pleasant historic district mount pleasant, sc. Pleasant academy, shem creek, and pitt street bridge are just steps away. I was out again yesterday taking photos for my website and would like to share those of the pitt street bridge recreation area in the old village section of mt. In 1950, charleston county deeded the bridge to the town of mount pleasant, and it was converted into a fishing pier. A bridge at the end of pitt street used to span cove inlet to connect mount pleasant to sullivans island. Ive only been to the pitt street bridge in mount pleasant, sc, a few times, but it has become one of my favorite birding destinations. Fishing, clamming, finding shark teeth, checking out sunset. A 1672 map created for the lords proprietors refers to the land surrounded by. With historical significance that spans more than 200 years, hopefully its role as. Owned by englishman jonathan scott, the land was split in half and the waterfront portion of the plot was turned into town lots and they were bounded by streets that scott named king, queen and pitt streets pitt aptly named for the prime minister of england, sir. Pittsburghs first river bridges, made of wood and long since replaced, opened in 1818 at smithfield street and 1819 at sixth street then st. Now spanning just half the distance of the former bridge, pitt street bridge is a pedestrian greenway thats popular with fishermen, crabbers, as well as cyclists and walkers. Built in the 1920s to connect mount pleasant to sullivans island, the bridge was closed in 1945 and is now part of the pickett bridge recreation area overlooking cove inlet and charleston harbor.
But when the ben sawyer bridge was complete, the pitt street route was abandoned. Pleasant area historical society some community citizens attempting to save the north main street pere marquette train depot in mt. Hilliardsville was annexed to the town of mount pleasant in 1858 and thus common now royall street, pitt street, center street were added to the town along with a piece of land that was later built into a road and named mccormick street. East coopers oldest lutheran church proud of its past, looks. This site is brought to you by the town of mount pleasants historical commission. Pitt street bridge was a great little excursion to walk and enjoy the bay, wind surfers, palmettos, birds, and history or this area. Part of the memorial waterfront park complex, the 1250foot long mount pleasant pier stretches out into charleston harbor under the foot of the arthur ravenel, jr. Society for historical archaeology conference on historical and underwater. Home in mount pleasant pitt street bridge facebook. The old pitt street bridge in the old village of mt pleasant.
With crisp white walls, beautiful walnut floors, vaulted ceilings, and sleek and stylish finishes, this functional home is sophisticated with a youthful edge. High tide or low tide, this public pier is prime fishing grounds. In 1923, the wooden bridge was widened to allow enough room for cars. The original plankandbarrel footbridge, later known as the pitt street bridge at the foot of the. Charleston county register of deeds, deed book b20, page 87, charleston, sc. Location mount pleasant, charleston county, south carolina status destroyed by hurricane hugo history built 1898 for an interurban. From the revolutionary war to the civil war to the roaring 20s, the pitt street bridge also called the cove inlet bridge and the cove inlet causeway was once the only landbased route for people to get from mount pleasant to sullivan s island and isle of palms. The first officers elected by the people of the township were. One end of the pier features an 8,100squarefoot covered pavilion for hosting dances and other events.
With a growing list of interpretive stories, each point on the map. Warm winter waters this year point to a shrimp season in high gear by june, and the s. It was a bit too rough to take the boat out so we just went down to the pitt st. Facts overview lost pratt swing through truss bridge over cove inlet on pitt st.
Now the isle of palms connector bridge, completed in 1993, and the ben sawyer bridge allow. Pleasant, michigan, from demolition, established the mount pleasant area historical society, inc, mpahs in 1987. Pitt street bridge mount pleasant 2020 all you need to. It is the fourth largest municipality and largest town in south carolina, and for several years was one of the states fastestgrowing areas, doubling in population between 1990 and 2000. Location mount pleasant, charleston county, south carolina status destroyed by hurricane hugo history. Betty carter obituary mount pleasant, sc charleston post. Located in the state of south carolina, mount pleasant is a moderatelysized city with a population of 77,907 residents. East coopers oldest lutheran church proud of its past, looks to its future. Charleston sees 6th highest tide in holy citys history. Old pictures old photos vintage pictures american civil war american history downtown charleston sc civil war books war image civil war photos.
Birding along the pitt street bridge mount pleasant, sc. Mount pleasant is one of the oldest towns in southwestern pennsylvania. Pickett park and pitt street bridge is a beautiful historic charleston and lowcountry park located around the mount pleasant old village. A newspaper floats in flood waters in mount pleasant at william street off of pitt street and the end of royal avenue. While there was no significant combat on south carolina soil during the twoandahalf year conflict, soldiers in mount pleasant played an important role early in the war. We got a bunch, but they were all too small, we only got a half dozen keepers, which my wife turned into a few crabcakes.
Mt pleasant area historical society, isabella county, michigan. The long wooden pier is a great place to ride bikes, walk, read a book, take pictures, have a picnic, go fishing and crabbing. Department of natural resources reports that the bluecrab population looks to be on the upswing, too. Mount pleasant has an intriguing history but i couldnt. The piers foundation was created from pareddown pilings from the old silas n. Located at the south end of pitt street in mount pleasant, sc. My journey from creating a billiondollar company to teaching at a struggling public high school poizner, steve on. Trendy shops and restaurants tucked into a sleepy, historic neighborhood, the pitt street business district is mount pleasants original downtown.
Dec 11, 2019 those who know mount pleasants early history recall that. It grew at the crossroads of two native american paths, routes that were to become major arteries into the western wilderness of colonial and early america. They then would take a trolley over the pitt street bridge, across sullivans. Pleasant, sc great food and views, charleston area, replies some photos of recreation facilities in the charleston area, charleston area, 6 replies new photos of the old village of mt. From the revolutionary war to the civil war to the roaring 20s, the pitt street bridge also called the cove inlet bridge and the. Pleasant for many years before i discovered pitt st. So get your rods and nets ready for summers bounty. Not only are motorized vehicles on pitt street bridge a safety concern, but it causes significant damage to the park itself. Pickett park and pitt street bridge charleston and lowcountry. East coopers oldest lutheran church proud of its past. The first bridge between brielle and point pleasant. It juts right out into the inner coastal waterway icw and at one time was the only connection between sullivans island and mount pleasant.
Mount pleasant is a large suburban town in charleston county, south carolina, united states. Find interesting people, places and events in mount pleasants history. In 1950, charleston county deeded the bridge to the town of mount pleasant, and it. August 27, 2016 see pitt street bridge from the sky. Mount pleasant pier charleston county parks and recreation. Lost pratt swing through truss bridge over cove inlet on pitt st. Pitt street bridge was once the primary route from mount pleasant to sullivans island. Old pictures old photos vintage pictures american civil war american history downtown charleston sc civil war books war. Apr 26, 2008 a short film of pitt street bridge, charleston area, 4 replies new photos of the shem creek waterfront area in mt. At marinas across the lowcountry, local fishing guides offer private charter trips on boats of all. Pitt street business district trendy shops and restaurants tucked into a sleepy, historic neighborhood, the pitt street business district is mount pleasants original downtown. The citys oldest inservice bridge is the current smithfield street bridge, which opened in 1883. Constable, john mcclelland, overseers of the poor, solomon and john sheppard and supervisor john scott.
He says that in summer, the fast, easily spooked fish have moved from the shallow marsh flats to the creeks and rivers. Once a trolley bridge that connected sullivans island and mount pleasant, the pitt street bridge is now a site for recreation and relaxation. Pitt street bridge is in a section of town known as the old village and originally connected the o. Dec 30, 20 pickett park and pitt street bridge is a beautiful historic charleston and lowcountry park located around the mount pleasant old village. Absolutely the most beautiful place in charleston to watch a sunrise or sunset, take a stroll about 1. Mount pleasant historical is a free website and app that puts the towns history at your fingertips. Pitt street and william street, mount pleasant, sc 29464. I like that you can walk so far out on the water and have 360 views of. The bridge used to connect mount pleasant to sullivans island. By the middle of the 20th century, the residents of the old village shopped on pitt street. When the ben sawyer bridge opened in 1945, the pitt street bridge closed. Pleasant township history mount pleasant township was founded on april 6, 1773 as one of the eleven original townships of the newly created westmoreland county. Shop out of hand for unique apparel, jewelry, clean beauty, flowers and homewares. Welcome to charleston charleston magazine charleston, sc.
Pitt street bridge once a trolley bridge that connected sullivans island and mount pleasant, the pitt street bridge is now a site for recreation and relaxation. The old bridge used to connect mount pleasant to sullivans island and its beaches, but it closed to traffic in 1945 when a new bridge was constructed. In 1850, william selden, treasurer of the united states, acquired 73 acres north of peirce mill road now park road and built a large house overlooking piney branch road. Restaurants near pitt street bridge, mount pleasant, south. Its in a fairly secluded, residential area of mount pleasant. The pitt river bridge is a cablestayed bridge that spans the pitt river between port coquitlam and pitt meadows in british columbia, canada. The bridge is part of highway 7, carrying lougheed highway across the river. Charleston harbor view from the pickett bridge recreation area pitt street bridge pier in mount pleasant, south carolina, usa. What happened to the original pitt street bridge in mount plesant, sc. Explore unique historic places and take selfguided walking tours. Have street view 25,996 interurban 896 lost 23,141 lost 1989 176 lost during 1980s 1,276 mount pleasant, south carolina 1 owned by city 5,055 pratt through truss 5,154 pratt truss 8,954 railandroad 369 railtoroad 325 railroad 14,930 south carolina 493 sullivans island, south carolina 4 through truss 14,438 timber stringer 3,842 truss 31,783. What happened to the original pitt street bridge in mount.
But beyond its current use as a recreation destination, the area known as the pitt street bridge is a vital connection to the past with a history that spans generations. At the end of the old pitt street bridge youll find the pickett bridge recreation area, a pedestrian greenway popular with joggers, walkers, cyclists and locals hoping to bring home a seafood dinner. Pickett park and pitt street bridge of mount pleasant, sc. Stories by author town of mount pleasant historical. Wcbd a mount pleasant location known for biking, jogging, and fishing once served as the only connection from. Montagu street entrance, view from the ne corner of the intersection of montagu and gadsden streets. New photos of the pitt street recreation area in the old. If we look at the most recent census, mount pleasant is known to have a predominantly white population.
Cecilias scoop public services department works to keep. The pitt street bridge also known as the cove inlet bridge and the cove inlet causeway was once the only means of crossing the water from mount pleasant to the beaches. The tides rise and fall, and with each rush and mix of water, in come the fishand plenty of crabs and shrimp. Deeded to the city of mount pleasant and turned into a fishing pier 1950. District recognition the mount pleasant historic district was listed on the national register of historic places in 1973. As you leave the parking area and approach the walkway, it is lined with grassy areas and palmettos with benches along the way. The city renovated the bridge remains by creating a pedestrian greenway with sodded grass and palmetto trees. The old pitt street bridge is an interesting place to visit. I like that you can walk so far out on the water and have 360 views of the marsh and can see. This historic area is 30 blocks bounded by the charleston harbor west, shem creek north, royal avenue east, and mccants drive south. Book your tickets online for pitt street bridge, mount pleasant.
My journey from creating a billiondollar company to teaching at. Pitt street bridge, once the only way to travel from mount pleasant to sullivans island, now attracts outdoor enthusiasts. Pitt street bridge mount pleasant 2020 what to know. Mapped references to the area now known as mount pleasant first appeared in the late 1600s. Oct 09, 2017 charleston harbor view from the pickett bridge recreation area pitt street bridge pier in mount pleasant, south carolina, usa. Now the isle of palms connector bridge, completed in 1993, and the ben sawyer bridge allow motorists access to the beaches from mount pleasant. Mount pleasant history the mount pleasant neighborhood that we know today began as a postcivil war subdivision of one of the large nineteenth century estates in the area. Pauls and remembers getting to the church by walking over the old pitt street bridge.
Pickett bridge recreation area pickett bridge recreation area. When the newer ben sawyer bridge was constructed, the bridge was no longer used. Please c ontact the commission to ask questions, share local recollections, and contribute project ideas. Living in mount pleasant, sc mount pleasant livability. Fish off the pier or kayak through the charleston harbor from this hidden gem within the old village historic district. This area today is the lower part of the old village towards the foot of pitt street and the old bridge park. The point pleasant land company buys the 250acre forman farm, including the beach from forman to elizabeth avenues, beginning beachfront development. View more property details, sales history and zestimate data on zillow. In 1927, the trolley was replaced by a vehicle bridge known as pitt street bridge. Pleasant, mi 48804, or visit the clarke historical library on central michigan universitys campus.
War of 1812, mount pleasant, south carolina monument june marks the 200th anniversary of the onset of the war of 1812. A passive control device then referred to as a dumb policeman directed traffic at the intersection of venning, pitt, and church streets. The village of greenwich was the first village of what is now mount pleasant. This area included grocery, hardware, department stores, a dress shop, doctors offices, the pharmacy, barber shop, post office, and mount pleasant academy. Restaurants near pitt street bridge, mount pleasant on tripadvisor. Captain arnold is instrumental in securing the project. Mount pleasant is home to beautiful shem creek, known for its shrimp boats and seafood restaurants, and the patriots point. Cornered off between old village mount pleasant and sullivans island, pitt street bridge is situated perfectly.
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