Mosquito Beach Historic District
The Mosqutio Beach Historic District located on James Island, South Carolina was the weekend destination for thousands of African Americans during the height of Jim Crow. It was added to the National Historic Register on September 23, 2019.[2] The 8.36 acre site, located between two creeks, was formerly owned by a member of the Legare family. In the 1950s, African Americans began using the land, which was more akin to a dirt road on a creek rather than a natural beach, for recreation. The four structures and corresponding pavilions were a safe refuge for the community. Usage of Mosquito Beach declined after nearby Folly Beach was desegregated.[3][4]
Mosquito Beach Historic District | |
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| Location | Mosquito Beach Road, Charleston, South Carolina. |
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| Coordinates | 32.674109°N 79.981857°W |
| Area | 8.36 acres (3.38 ha) |
| NRHP reference No. | 82003845[1] |
| Added to NRHP | September 23, 2019 |
References
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- National Register Listing, 2019. Retrieved fromhttp://schpr.sc.gov/index.php/Detail/properties/62145. Accessed on August 2, 2020.
- Behre, Robert (July 25, 2019). "Mosquito Beach getting new buzz as an important civil rights site". Post and Courier. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
- Holmes, Alissa (July 26, 2019). "Mosquito Beach on James Island could become national historic site". Live 5 News. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
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