The city of Charleston was established in 1670, originally named Charles Town in honor of King Charles II. It initially thrived at Albemarle Point on the west bank of the Ashley River (now called Charles Towne Landing) but was later moved in 1680 to its present location, which quickly emerged as the fifth-largest city in North America within a decade.

Located in South Carolina, Charleston is the largest city in the region, the county seat of Charleston County, and the hub of the Charleston-North Charleston metropolitan area.

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