Mount Pleasant in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Shem Creek

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, May 16, 2009

1. Shem Creek Marker

Inscription. The name of this deepwater tidal creek is derived from the Indian word "Shemee." The creek has been an important site for shipbuilding, fishing, transportation, and milling industries since the early 1700's. Shem Creek also was known as Sullivan's, Dearsley's, Parris, and Lempriere's creek. It is now known for its shrimping trawlers, charter boats and restaurants.

Erected 2002.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Landmarks • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 32° 47.623′ N, 79° 52.916′ W. Marker is in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, in Charleston County. It is on West Coleman Boulevard. 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Haddrell's Point (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Ferry Tract (approx. 0.3 miles away); Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Hibben House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Hibben House / British Occupation (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Whilden House / 54th Massachusetts Regiment (approx. half a mile away); "The Kings Highway" (approx. half a mile away); Etiwan Masonic Lodge (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mount Pleasant.

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1. History of Shem Creek. (Submitted on July 11, 2014, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania.)
2. Mt. Pleasant, & Shem Creek, in South Carolina - Wikipedia. (Submitted on July 11, 2014, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, May 17, 2009

2. Shem Creek Marker

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, May 17, 2009

3. Shem Creek Marker

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, May 17, 2009

4. Shem Creek

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, May 17, 2009

5. Shem Creek

Shem Creek the Book image. Click for full size.

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6. Shem Creek the Book

Shem Creek is also the setting for a novel by Dorothea Benton Frank

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 17, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,186 times since then and 13 times this year. Last updated on July 10, 2014, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 17, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. 6. submitted on July 11, 2014, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.