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The "original downtown" of all of Charleston was in North Charleston on Montague Ave where all the restuarants and bars are now. Originally, this was downtown Charleston. Aunt Bea's was there, and recently closed (sadly) a year ago.
It really is pretty cool even if you go down there now on the weekend. It is busy, lots of people , and seems like a cool place to hang out. There are many new restuarants and shops, and last time I went it was very busy on the weekend with people. I don't consider this Park Circle, but know you know this was the original downtown of all Charleston.
The "original downtown" of all of Charleston was in North Charleston on Montague Ave where all the restuarants and bars are now. Originally, this was downtown Charleston. Aunt Bea's was there, and recently closed (sadly) a year ago.
It really is pretty cool even if you go down there now on the weekend. It is busy, lots of people , and seems like a cool place to hang out. There are many new restuarants and shops, and last time I went it was very busy on the weekend with people. I don't consider this Park Circle, but know you know this was the original downtown of all Charleston.
Where in the world did you get that info? That area wasn't even incorporated until the 1970s. That's like saying Cross is the original downtown Moncks Corner when it isn't officially a town at all. Stop reading your "facts" from a box of Cracker Jacks!
Wasn't North Charleston the suburbs of Charleston. Lots of 'locals' I meet were brought up in North Charleston. That would explain the absence of a downtown.
Where in the world did you get that info? That area wasn't even incorporated until the 1970s. That's like saying Cross is the original downtown Moncks Corner when it isn't officially a town at all. Stop reading your "facts" from a box of Cracker Jacks!
Haa!! One of my native Charlestonian friends told me this! He may have had a few drinks when he told me this bit of history.
Charleston
1670 - 1680: Charles Towne, west of the Ashley River
1680 - Present: current location
North Charleston
1680 - 1972: Called the North Area
1912: Park Circle first developed
1972: City of North Charleston formed with Park Circle area (Montague Ave) at the center
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