Mount Pleasant in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Cove Inlet
1. Cove Inlet Marker
Before the Revolutionary War, a
plank bridge built on barrels was
constructed across the inlet
separating Mount Pleasant from
Sullivan's Island. In 1864, the H.L.
Hunley crew crossed the footbridge
on the way to Breach Inlet to test
dive the submarine. A trolley bridge
spanned the cove in 1898 and was
replaced by a vehicle bridge in
1927 known as Pitt Street Bridge.Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.
Location. 32° 46.231′ N, 79° 51.73′ W. Marker is in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, in Charleston County. Marker is on Pitt Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mount Pleasant SC 29464, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Major General William Moultrie (approx. 0.6 miles away); Pierates Cruze / Pierates Cruze Gardens (approx. 0.7 miles away); Mount Pleasant Academy (approx. ¾ mile away); Historic Fort Sumter - Fort Sumter Today (approx. ¾ mile away); Grave of General William Moultrie (approx. ¾ mile away);
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More about this marker. Pitt Street is now a walking causeway in the area of the bridge.
October 6, 2010
2. Cove Inlet Marker
September 17, 2007
3. Pitt Street pier
Credits. This page was last revised on May 22, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2010. This page has been viewed 798 times since then and 130 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 7, 2010. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
