Shem Creek - Mount Pleasant, SC
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N 32° 47.619 W 079° 52.911
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The Shem Creek historic marker is located just north of Shem Creek on West Coleman Boulevard, Mt Pleasant, SC.
Waymark Code: WMB2MN
Location: South Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 03/27/2011
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The name of this deepwater tidal creek is derived from the Indian word "Shemee." The creek has been an important site for shipbuilding, fishing, transportation, and milling industries since the early 1700,s. Shem Creek also was known as Sullivan's, Dearsley's, Parris, and Lempriere's creek. It is now known for its shrimping trawlers, charter boats and restaurants.
Erected in 2002
Marker Name: Shem Creek
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Other
County: Charleston
Marker number: Not listed
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