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The Battery 
Charleston SC

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The Battery in Charleston is a fortified seawall and promenade. It is one of downtown Charleston’s most visited spots. The wall stretches along the shore of the Charleston peninsula, bordered by the Ashley and Cooper Rivers which come together to form the Charleston Harbor. In 1737 Broughton’s Battery, later called Fort Wilkins, was built here. During the 1750s, a seawall was constructed using large boulders, stone, and masonry. Broughton’s Battery was later decommissioned and demolished in 1789. When a new wall and its promenade were completed in the 1820's, locals still referred to it as “The Battery.” Today the Battery is bordered by historic antebellum mansions and offers majestic views of Fort Sumter, Castle Pinckney, the USS Yorktown, Fort Moultrie, and Sullivan's Island lighthouse. The Battery is a popular spot for both tourists and joggers. While visiting the Battery, many tourists also visit White Point Garden which is directly across the street. 

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The Battery
Charleston SC Photos

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The Battery in Charleston Address and Map

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 Features and Amenities of the Battery in
Charleston 

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• Popular Tourist Destination
• Offers excellent views of nearby Fort Sumter, the USS Yorktown, and the Sullivan's Island Lighthouse
• Bordered by White Point Garden and historic antebellum mansions

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Charleston SC

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