– Charleston was the fourth largest city in colonial America and the wealthiest!

– Charleston Became a City in 1783

– Charleston often ranks as one of the friendliest cities in America.

Charleston is home to one of the Oldest Trees in the Country.

Charleston introduced Pineapple fruit to North America.

– Charleston, known initially as Charles Towne, was named after Charles II.

– Pirates often invaded Charleston city.

Charleston is built on a swamp.

Charleston’s longest cable-stayed bridge in North America is named Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge.

– Nobel Prize science laureate Robert Furchgott is a Charleston native.