Wando Gardens
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H. L. Hunley (submarine)

H. L. Hunley was a submarine of the Confederate States of America that played a small part in the American Civil War, but a large role in the history of naval warfare. The Hunley demonstrated both the advantages and the dangers of undersea warfare. It was the first combat submarine to sink an enemy warship, although the Hunley was not completely submerged and was lost at some point following her successful attack.

Located at 32.8567, -79.9589 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Charleston International Airport

Charleston International Airport is a joint civil-military airport located in the city of North Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina, USA. The airport serves the needs of the entire South Carolina Lowcountry. The airport has two runways and is operated under a joint-use agreement with Joint Base Charleston. It is South Carolina's busiest airport. In 2012, the airport served 2,593,063 passengers in its busiest year ever. The airport is approximately 13 miles north of downtown Charleston.

Located at 32.8986, -80.0406 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Academic Magnet High School

Academic Magnet High School (AMHS) is a high school (grades 9-12) in North Charleston, South Carolina, USA. The school requires students to join through an admissions process based on middle school grades, test scores, teacher recommendations, and a written essay.

Located at 32.8858, -80 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Charleston Field

Charleston Field is a United States military facility located in North Charleston, South Carolina. The facility is under the jurisdiction of the United States Air Force 628th Air Base Wing, Air Mobility Command (AMC) It is part of Joint Base Charleston, which combined the Air Force Base with Naval Support Activity Charleston.

Located at 32.8986, -80.0406 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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North Charleston Coliseum

The North Charleston Coliseum is a 14,000-seat multi-purpose arena in North Charleston, South Carolina. It is part of the North Charleston Convention Center Complex, which also includes a Performing Arts Center, and is owned by the City of North Charleston and managed by SMG. The Coliseum was built in 1993 (the Performing Arts Center and Convention Center opened in 1999), and is located on the access road to the Charleston International Airport.

Located at 32.8656, -80.0224 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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1886 Charleston earthquake

The Charleston Earthquake of 1886 was a powerful intraplate earthquake that hit Charleston, South Carolina and the East Coast of the US. After the 1811 and 1812 earthquakes in New Madrid, Missouri, it is one of the most powerful and damaging quakes to hit the southeastern United States. The shaking occurred at 9:50 p.m. on August 31, 1886 and lasted just under a minute.

Located at 32.9, -80 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Charleston Naval Shipyard

Charleston Naval Shipyard (formerly known as the Charleston Navy Yard) was a U.S. Navy ship building and repair facility located along the west bank of the Cooper River, in North Charleston, South Carolina and part of Naval Base Charleston. It began operations in 1901 as a drydock, and continued as a navy facility until 1996 when it was leased to Detyens Shipyards, Inc. during down-sizing.

Located at 32.8631, -79.9664 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Audubon Swamp Garden

Audubon Swamp Garden is a 60-acre cypress and tupelo swamp on the grounds of Magnolia Plantation near Charleston, South Carolina. At one time, the swamp served as a reservoir for the plantation's rice cultivation. Today, the swamp garden includes native flora but also non-native, exotic plantings and is home to herons, ibis, turtles, otters, alligators, and other wildlife.

Located at 32.8747, -80.0892 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Citadel Mall

Citadel Mall is a regional 1,138,527 square feet shopping mall located in Charleston, South Carolina, USA. It opened in 1981 and is located just off the I-526 exit, the mall features more than 100 stores, including six anchor stores: Belk, Dick's Sporting Goods, Dillard's, JCPenney, Sears and Target. It is owned and managed by CBL & Associates Properties.

Located at 32.7981, -80.0319 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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WSPO

WSPO is an American radio station serving the Charleston, South Carolina, area with a tourist information format. This station is under ownership of Apex Broadcasting.

Located at 32.8239, -80.0017 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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West Ashley

West Ashley is one of the six distinct areas of the city proper of Charleston, South Carolina, with an estimated 2010 population of 57,403. Its name is derived from the fact that the land is west of the Ashley River. A few skirmishes took place there in the American Revolution and some military activity took place here during the Civil War.

Located at 32.8071, -80.0647 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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WTMA

WTMA is an AM radio station serving the Charleston market area with a News/Talk format. This station operates on AM frequency 1250 kHz and is under ownership of Cumulus Media.

Located at 32.8225, -79.9803 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Charleston, South Carolina (Amtrak station)

The Charleston Amtrak station is a train station located in North Charleston, South Carolina, United States served by Amtrak, the national railroad passenger system. The North Charleston station was originally built by the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad in 1956, after a fire destroyed Charleston Union Station in 1947.

Located at 32.8747, -79.9981 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Charles Towne Square

Charles Towne Square was an indoor shopping mall located in North Charleston, South Carolina opened in 1976 by developer Melvin Simon & Associates. It was most noted for its large "town square" style clock and children's train ride during Christmas time. The mall's tenants included original anchors Montgomery Ward, JCPenney and Edward's, a local department store which would later be sold to Kuhn's-Big K and renamed "Big K-Edwards.

Located at 32.8772, -80.0114 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Charleston Sofa Super Store fire

The Charleston Sofa Super Store fire occurred on June 18, 2007, in Charleston, South Carolina, United States, in which a flashover and structural collapse contributed to the deaths of nine Charleston firefighters.

Located at 32.7878, -80.0221 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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West Ashley High School

West Ashley High School was created in 2000, when Charleston County School District merged Middleton High School (South Carolina) and St. Andrew's High schools. The school is a part of St. Andrew's Constituent District #10. The school is located in the heart of the West Ashley area in Charleston, South Carolina. With approximately 2,200 students, it is among the largest high schools in the state.

Located at 32.8132, -80.0254 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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WTMZ

WTMZ (910 AM, "The Zone") is a radio station broadcasting a sports format. Licensed to Dorchester, South Carolina, USA, it serves the Charleston SC area. The station is currently owned by Kirkman Broadcasting, Inc..

Located at 32.8719, -79.9761 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Ashley Plaza Mall

Ashley Plaza Mall (now known as Ashley Landing), built in 1970, was the first indoor shopping mall built in the West Ashley area of Charleston, South Carolina. The center is located at 1401 Sam Rittenberg Boulevard (S.C. Highway 7) at the fork of Old Towne Road (S.C. Highway 171). It was built as a joint venture of shopping center developers the LeFrak Organization of New York City and The Cordish Company of Baltimore, Maryland under the name Ashley Plaza Mall Associates.

Located at 32.8139, -79.9958 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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W257BQ

W257BQ is an American radio station serving the Charleston, South Carolina, area with a Mainstream urban format simulcast on the HD-2 channel of WMXZ. This station is under ownership of Apex Broadcasting.

Located at 32.8242, -80.0028 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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General William C. Westmoreland Bridge

The General William C. Westmoreland Bridge connects the city of North Charleston with the West Ashley area of Charleston in South Carolina. Composed of twin spans, it carries two lanes of Interstate 526 in each direction across the Ashley River and the surrounding marshes. It is often referred to as simply the "Westmoreland Bridge". The highway was named for General William C. Westmoreland, a South Carolina native and graduate of West Point.

Located at 32.8344, -80.0253 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Boeing Charleston Factory

The Boeing Charleston Factory located in North Charleston, South Carolina is the East Coast manufacturing, assembly and delivery site for Boeing commercial aircraft. The site is located adjacent to the Charleston Air Force Base / Charleston International Airport. Workers will have a 1,200,000 sq ft building to use for aircraft assembly. A separate 11,550-square-foot facility is being built where workers will paint airplane logos onto aircraft tail-fins.

Located at 32.8789, -80.0306 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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North Charleston Air Force Station

North Charleston Air Force Station is a closed United States Air Force General Surveillance Radar station. It is located 4.0 miles northwest of Charleston, South Carolina. It was closed in 1980.

Located at 32.8956, -80.0222 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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West Ashley Park

West Ashley Park is the largest municipal park in Charleston, South Carolina. The city originally bought a 99.8-acre parcel, including a lake created from an old phosphate mine, in 1985. In 1997, a neighboring property owner, Ross Development Corp. , offered to deed the city six adjoining parcels in exchange for the city's constructing a road from the Glen McConnell Parkway to the park.

Located at 32.8187, -80.0587 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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West Ashley Greenway

The West Ashley Greenway is a rail trail in Charleston, South Carolina. It stretches across the West Ashley neighborhood from Main Rd in the west to Folly Road in the east. It is a straight and mostly unpaved path utilized for walking, jogging, and off-street cycling. The distance of the main trail currently covers 8.8 miles . It is a contributing segment of the East Coast Greenway.

Located at 32.7869, -80.0292 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Joint Base Charleston

Joint Base Charleston is a United States military facility located in North Charleston, South Carolina. The facility is under the jurisdiction of the United States Air Force 628th Air Base Wing, Air Mobility Command (AMC) The facility is an amalgamation of the United States Air Force Charleston Air Force Base and the United States Navy Naval Support Activity Charleston, which were merged on 1 October 2010.

Located at 32.8986, -80.0406 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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