Find interesting people, places and events in mount pleasants history. Our village library, mount pleasant mount pleasant magazine. The kings daughters operated it out of their hall on whilden street in what is now known as the old village. Aug 25, 2009 italian countryside and an old village. One of mount pleasant s oldest and loveliest neighborhoods, the old village, is still a prime place for purchasing a home. Considered by locals to be a hidden gem to nonlocals the real estate in the old village is made up of mostly older homes, some custom and renovated homes, and the lots are large.
Alhambra hall is nestled in the old village section of mount pleasant. History comes alive as colonial dressed guides talk about. Read about the old village historic district and view the map. Verde added a new photo at the old village in mt pleasant. The village of greenwich was the first village of what is now mount pleasant. 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. This quaint community, tucked off of coleman boulevard in the area known as old mount pleasant, draws families looking for a quaint and picturesque way of life. We host only one event per day so there are no conflicts between events. Historic old village in mount pleasant, sc youtube. The town of mount pleasants official website for tourism, business, and marketing. Old village set along the charleston harbor, the old village historical section of mt.
The old village was bounded by shem creek, simmons street, cove inlet and the harbor. Before the isle of palms connector was built, coleman boulevard was mount pleasant s main thoroughfare and the primary route to the beaches. Youll find unique apparel, organic makeup, sample italian wines, wander through an antiques store, sip a cappuccino, work out at a 247 gym, find a great hairstyle, order lunch at a. Dating back to the post civil war era, the old village originally served as wealthy charlestonians summer residence. Pleasant regional library charleston county public library.
Property listings mls homes for sale in the old village mount pleasant sc. Old village historic district town of mount pleasant. Explore unique historic places and take selfguided walking tours. The old village is bordered on 3 sides by the charleston harbor and the cooper river. Celebrating charlestons historic old village old mt. The streets lined with old growth oak trees create a setting that is unlike any of the other mt.
Overlooking the charleston harbor, this former ferry terminal is appointed with hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings and breezy southern porches that wrap three sides of the building. The old village mount pleasant sc homes for sale james. This quaint community, tucked off of coleman boulevard in the area known as old mount pleasant, draws families looking for a. Rent a whole home for your next weekend or holiday. Find local events, learn about local business incentives, and much more. The old village of mt pleasant sc life in the old village. The old village in mt pleasant mount pleasant, south. Contact old village mount pleasant, sc real estate. The long wooden pier is a great place to ride bikes, walk, read a book, take pictures, have a picnic, go fishing and crabbing. The town of mount pleasant s official website for tourism, business, and marketing. The old pitt street bridge in the old village of mt pleasant, sc duration. We have also recently added a number of fresh choices for breakfast. 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.
By 1872, several settlements which had developed along charleston harbor, were incorporated as the town of mount pleasant. Brockington and associates, historic resources survey of the old village historic. Located in mt pleasant, this subdivision is ideal for home buyers seeking real estate in charleston without being directly in the city. It is definitely one of the most sought after neighborhoods in all of charleston. This site is brought to you by the town of mount pleasants historical commission. Called the old village because it literally is one of mt pleasants first and oldest communities. The first in our series of recommendations is the old village of mt. Old village landing homes for sale in mt pleasant sc. Pleasant, but buyers love the location and the feel of this historic community. Youll find unique apparel, organic makeup, sample italian wines, wander through an antiques store. The first official mount pleasant library opened on june 19, 1931, as a branch of the charleston free library.
Petrona royall mciver, history of mount pleasant, south carolina. Zillow has 27 homes for sale in 29464 matching old village of mount pleasant. Pleasant real estate, old village, old village real estate, old village, sc. Pleasant regional library is one of four regional libraries that opened between january and june of 1992.
We have every listing from every real estate company in the charleston, sc area. The old village mt pleasant sc real estate for sale. Old village of mount pleasant 29464 real estate 27. With a growing list of interpretive stories, each point on the map. Other new urbanist communities include seaside and celebration in florida and kentlands, maryland. The earliest hamlet was greenwich village 1766, followed by the hibben ferry tract 1770, mount pleasant plantation 1808, hilliardsville 1847, and lucasville 1853. Similar to others nationwide, the first library in mount pleasant was started by a group of women as a lending room. The stats for the month of march look pretty impressive when comparing 2020 to 2019. Old village of mount pleasant 29464 real estate 27 homes. Shem creek area management plan 2019 shem creek area inventory and baseline data report 2019. Local organizations contributed gifts of funds for books, and the mt. Document library mount pleasant, sc official website. Jul 30, 2012 the first in our series of recommendations is the old village of mt. I am thrilled to have sold more homes than any other real estate agent in the old village old mt.
Zillow has 28 homes for sale in mount pleasant sc matching old village of mt. 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. Read about the rich history of old mount pleasant, south carolina. It was first housed in a single room next to the post office. Book old village post house inn, mount pleasant on tripadvisor. The original mount pleasant plantation house, known today as the hibben house, still stands in the old village. Pleasant were obtained through public contributions raised by the mt.
Town of mount pleasant old village builders guide and ordinance. Pitt street bridge, once the only way to travel from mount pleasant to sullivans island, now attracts outdoor enthusiasts. Pleasant south of the iop connector held steady in march of 2020 with 70 single family homes sold vs 73 homes sold in march of 2019. Pleasants historic old village from which ion drew many planning elements and worldfamous downtown charleston, south carolina allows planners to experience and compare both the new community and its historic models. Pleasant by announcing events, adding pictures, mentioning local business. The old village district in mount pleasant, south carolina has all the charm of a historic neighborhood combined with the vibe of a trendy shopping destination. Rose marie oakes dba old village books i have been selling books for over fifteen years at. The village bakery is a delightful way to start your day. Old village of mt mount pleasant sc real estate zillow. Mount pleasant historical is a free website and app that puts the towns history at your fingertips. Old village business owners mount pleasant, sc real. Old village has some of the highest cost per square foot in mt. States bookstore specializing in childrens, cookbooks, etc.
Pleasant, presents a wonderful day trip opportunity. Seeking old village historic district, mount pleasant, sc apartments for rent. Pleasant to find eastern breezes from the cooper river and a quiet place to call home for a few months out of every year. According to the charleston trident association of realtors, home sales in lower mt. Old village landing homes for sale in mt pleasant sc east. This local history book has withstood the test of time as a worthy record of the towns. The regional libraries have identical physical plans and are all. Elise jenkins was delivered in an old village home by her great grandmother. Just outside of old village in mount pleasant sc, youll find old village landing. 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. In 1979, mount pleasant reestablished the old village, a 37 block area that is bounded by shem creek north, whilden street east, the old bridge and marshland south, and the charleston harbor west. Whitney plantation museum confronts painful history of. The old village is one of the most coveted communities in mount pleasant sc.
Old village historic district mount pleasant, sc official. Abebooks uniqueness is our network of independent booksellers who work with us to provide the most diverse selection of rare, used and outofprint books on the internet. Old village landing homes for sale in mt pleasant sc east cooper real estate. Old village historic district, mount pleasant, sc real estate. Pleasant regional library charleston county public.
Pleasant sc real estate by price, bedrooms and more. Stop by and enjoy delicious sweets or an amazing lunch in the heart of the old village. We specialize in south caroliniana, collectible, rare, outofprint, first edition, smallprivate press, and specialty books. Find 7 listings related to old village books in mount pleasant on. Use the cassina group search engine to find old village, mt. Community page with the latest happenings in the old village. Owners of historic homes across south carolina are taking. To escape the rising heat on the peninsula, downtown charleston residents of the late 1800s and early 1900s flocked to this area of mt. The population of mount pleasant was centered in old village.
Imagine century old oak trees draped in spanish moss lining the charming streets of this celebrated village. Also, see the most recently sold homes for sale in the old village. Pleasant, the old village boasts picturesque views of the charleston harbor and shem creek dating back to the 1800s. The purpose to protect, preserve, and enhance the architecture of the old village and to manage growth and development. A reflection of growing up in mount pleasant throughout the 20th. Before the isle of palms connector was built, coleman boulevard was mount pleasants main thoroughfare and the primary route to the beaches. Though there was never a specific shopping district, a variety of shopping centers served the needs of east cooper residents. Learn the history of old village as well as the shopping, dining, and entertainment options all within walking distance to these beautiful homes in mount pleasant, south carolina. Choose from more than 235 properties, ideal house rentals for families, groups and couples. This historic neighborhood dates back to the 1800s with spanish moss draped oak trees lining. Old village mount pleasant, sc real estate mount pleasant.
Old village historic district, mount pleasant, sc real. The old village mount pleasant sc homes for sale the old village is one of the most coveted communities in mount pleasant sc. The special character of mount pleasants old village historic district results. Apr 02, 2014 learn the history of old village as well as the shopping, dining, and entertainment options all within walking distance to these beautiful homes in mount pleasant, south carolina. This book contains the guidelines for new construction, exterior. Pleasant exchange club in addition to funds from the charleston county. One of mount pleasants oldest and loveliest neighborhoods, the old village, is still a prime place for purchasing a home. Village of mount pleasant the charming village of mount pleasant was laid out by james hibben in 1803 and took its name from one of the areas eighteenth century plantations.
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