History of Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina

In 1660 after the death of Oliver Cromwell, Charles II was restored to the English throne. Three years later, in 1663, Charles rewarded eight of his loyal ex-generals by granting them a charter to the Carolina territory. These eight men were known as the Lord Proprietors. After seven years the Lord Proprietors finally managed to arrange for the first settlement, Charles Towne, named for King Charles I. It was established in 1670 across the Ashley River from the city鈥檚 current location.

By 1680 the settlement had grown and had been relocated to its current site. Charleston was the capital of the Carolina colony and the southernmost point of English settlement during the late 1600s. Because of periodic assaults from Spain and France, who still contested England鈥檚 claims to the region, as well as raids by American Indians and pirates, Charleston鈥檚 colonists erected a fortification around the small settlement. The only building to remain from the Walled City is the Powder Magazine where the city鈥檚 supply of gunpowder was stored. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: History of Charleston
Guide Location: USA » Charleston
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