About Cainhoy, SCThe Cainhoy/Wando peninsula is located just north of Daniel Island in Berkeley County only minutes from historic downtown Charleston, SC. The area has a slightly rural feel yet is accessible within minutes to all major urban neighborhoods via I-526.
The name Cainhoy is most probably of Native American origin. The area, first settled by Scots and French Huguenots, served as a link between inland Berkeley County and the more progressive Charleston Community. In its earliest days, Cainhoy was noted for the production of rice and lumber as well as the manufacture of bricks used in the construction of fine homes throughout the lower Charleston peninsula.
Of particular historical note, there is a collection of nine preserved historic buildings, dating from the mid 1700s to the early 1900s, which illustrate the community’s development from a small village to a small, but popular river port used by Berkeley County planters. In 1876, during Reconstruction, a political rally turned into a serious and deadly riot. Dubbed the “Cainhoy Massacre,” between free blacks and whites, the skirmish left seven dead and more than twice that many wounded.
Today, there are several new residential communities ranging in price from $240,000 to $450,000, numerous fine stables and a mixture of industries and industrial parks. Some of the more popular communities are Beresford Hall, Nelliefield Plantation, River Reach Pointe and Palmetto Place. | More Local Area InformationLocated within the city limits of Charleston, South Carolina, Daniel Island is one of America’s most prestigious master-planned communities. Th... Read moreMt. Pleasant, South Carolina is a city of approximately 60,000 people located across the Cooper River from historic Charleston, SC. Mt. Pleasant i... Read moreIsle of Palms is a barrier island along the coast of South Carolina, near the historic city of Charleston. Although the island had many visitors i... Read moreThe Isle of Palms is a barrier island along the southern coast of South Carolina about 20 minutes from historic Charleston, South Carolina.... Read moreDue to its convenient location near Charleston, pleasing climate, and abundance of recreation, the Isle of Palms is not only a great place t... Read moreHanahan, a small city of approximately 14,000 people is located in Berkeley County, South Carolina, about thirty minutes from Historic Charleston... Read moreGoose Creek, South Carolina is located in both Charleston and Berkeley counties a few short miles from the historic city of Charleston. The city wa... Read moreCharleston, South Carolina has often been referred to as “America’s Best Kept Secret.” Founded in 1670 by settlers in search of religious freedom... Read moreThe city of Charleston, SC is the seat of Charleston County, located just south of the midpoint along South Carolina’s coastline. Charleston, know... Read moreCharleston is not only an intriguing place to visit, it is also a fabulous place to live. For those wishing to relocate to Charleston, SC, th... Read moreLocated on the Atlantic Ocean, Metro Charleston, South Carolina, is blessed with a natural harbor, clean rivers and barrier islands with miles o... Read moreAwendaw is a quaint little town in Charleston County north of the historic city of Charleston, South Carolina. Its population is less than 150... Read moreWith its quiet residential neighborhoods and semi-tropical terrain, Sullivan’s Island, SC is a classic Charleston beachfront community. Located jus... Read moreWith a population of 80,000, North Charleston is the 3rd largest city in South Carolina. Incorporated in 1972, North Charleston has grown from ... Read moreOne of the sea islands, James Island is primarily a relaxed, residential island community featuring beautiful, family-oriented neighborhoods... Read moreLaced by tidal creeks and surrounded by rivers and waterways, Johns Island, South Carolina offers a large variety of waterfront lots and newl... Read moreThe town of Moncks Corner, South Carolina most probably takes its name from Thomas Monk, c.1738. Monk owned and operated Mitten Plantation, ... Read moreWhen the early settlers entered Charleston harbor they passed Folly Island’s tree lined northern coast. They named this island paradise Folly, whic... Read moreLocated just 30 miles from Historic Charleston, Summerville, SC has been aptly named the “Flower Town in the Pines.” Since the turn of the 19t... Read moreThe small town of Bonneau, South Carolina, population 425, is located in Berkeley County about 7 miles from Moncks Corner and approximately 50 mile... Read more |
