James Island (South Carolina)

James Island
Interactive map of James Island
Geography
LocationAtlantic Ocean
Administration
Additional information
Time zone
Official websitehttp://www.jamesislandsc.us/

James Island is an island in South Carolina off the coast of Charleston. The island is separated from Charleston by the Ashley River. About one-half of the island lies within the city limits of Charleston, and the remainder of the island is made up of the Town of James Island and unincorporated areas. The island has a population of approximately 35,000 people. Several Civil War skirmishes took place on the island.

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