Mount Pleasant in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
The King's Highway
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Coleman Boulevard
Photographed by Craig Swain, May 3, 2010
1. The King's Highway Side
The King's Highway. In the 1700s, the King's Highway began in Virginia and wound down the coast through the Carolinas. The section of road that passed through Mount Pleasant became one of the first coastal roadways serving as a colonial post road for the delivery of mail. President George Washington traveled this route in 1791 during his Southern tour. The road was later designated S.C. 40, then U.S. 17.
Coleman Boulevard. In 1958, the section of U.S. 17 that passed through Mount Pleasant, also known as Old Georgetown Road, was named in honor of Mayor Francis F. Coleman (1946-1960). During his term in office, the road was widened, town limits extended and the population grew from 1500 to 5000. He was also known for his dedication to improving the standard of living for all citizens of Mount Pleasant.
Erected 2004.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1791.
Location. 32° 47.461′ N, 79° 52.416′ W. Marker is in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, in Charleston County. It is at the intersection of Coleman Avenue (U.S. 17) and Simmons Street, on the right when traveling east on Coleman Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mount Pleasant SC 29464, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Lowcountry. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
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Also see . . . The King's Highway. Wikipedia article, with a map tracing the route of the road. (Submitted on June 14, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed by Craig Swain, May 3, 2010
2. Coleman Boulevard Side
Photographed by Craig Swain, May 3, 2010
3. The King's Highway / Coleman Boulevard Marker
With the "King's Highway" or Coleman Boulevard to the right.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,066 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 14, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
