West Ashley in Charleston in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
“Brave & Happy Settlements”
Charles Towne, 1670-80
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 6, 2013
1. “Brave & Happy Settlements” Marker
You are on the site of the settlement of Charles Towne. In this place, Native Americans, English, Africans and Barbadians came together to create the first successful English colony in Carolina. Interacting with each other and the land, these groups each made important contributions and shaped the history of the region.
As you walk through the park, see the places where the first settlers landed, lived and worked for the first 10 years. You’ll find archaeological sites, reconstructed fortifications, the trading ship Adventure, the crop garden, and the beautiful landscapes of Albermarle Point.
“Wee conceive this to be as healthful A place as ever was settled . . . there is lande sufficient here for some thousands of People where they may make very brave and happy setlemts.”
Ashley, 12 September 1670
“The Ayr is clear and sweet, the Country very pleasant and delightful: And we could wish, that all they that want a happy settlement, of our English Nation, were well transported thither.”
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is September 12, 1670.
Location. 32° 48.411′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Charles Towne / Old Town Plantation (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); A Unique Find Brings Unanswered Questions (about 400 feet away); Dr. Henry Woodward (about 700 feet away); Site of Old Charles Town (about 700 feet away); In Need of an Ally (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cassique of the Kiawah (approx. 0.2 miles away); Foundations of the Southern Plantation (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Foundations of the Southern Plantation (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charleston.
More about this marker. The right side of the marker contains a map of Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 6, 2013
2. “Brave & Happy Settlements” Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 6, 2013
3. Marker at Charles Town Landing
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 6, 2013
4. Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
The marker is located on the history trail at Charles Towne Landing.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 771 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 19, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
