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In 1663, Charles II approved the territory of Carolina and English settlers established the community of Charles Town in 1670. The City’s importance was established in 1753 when the colony’s Capitol building was built. The British held the City for two years during the American Revolution. After independence was won, the capitol was moved to Columbia, but the Port of Charleston prospered as an important port, especially during the winter.
| Port Location: Charleston | Web Site: www.scspa.com |
| Port Name: Port Charleston | Latitude: 32° 49′ 20″ N |
| Port Authority: South Carolina State Ports Authority | Longitude: 79° 55′ 39″ W |
| Address: 176 Concord Street, Charleston, SC 29401, USA | UN/LOCODE: USCHS |
| Phone: 843-723-8651 | Port Type: Deepwater Seaport |
| 800 Number: 800-577-8746 | Port Size: Very Large |
| Fax: 843 577 8626 | Email: scspainfo@scspa.com |