Charleston, South Carolina
For other uses, see Charleston (disambiguation). Not to be confused with Charleston, West Virginia or North Charleston, South Carolina. City in United States Charleston, South Carolina City City of Charleston Clockwise from top-left: Rainbow Row, Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, cobblestone street, McLeod Plantation, battery, Fort Sumter Flag Seal Nickname(s): "The Holy City" [1] Motto(s): Ædes Mores Juraque Curat (Latin for "She Guards Her Temples, Customs, and Laws") [a] Charleston Location in South Carolina Show map of South Carolina Charleston Charleston (the US) Show map of the US Coordinates: 32°47′00″N 79°56′00″W / 32.78333°N 79.93333°W / 32.78333; -79.93333 Coordinates: 32°47′00″N 79°56′00″W / 32.78333°N 79.93333°W / 32.78333; -79.93333 Country United States State South Carolina Historic colony Colony of South Carolina Counties Charleston, Berkeley Named for Charles II of England Government • Type Mayor–council • Mayor John Tecklenburg (I) Area •...