FOLLY BEACH SOUTH CAROLINA HOMES FOR SALE
PRESENTED BY TRISH BENDER

Folly Beach, SC

When the founding fathers of Folly Beach changed the name of Coffin Island to Folly Island, they no doubt made life much easier for today’s real estate agents. Two accounts exist over how old Coffin Island gained its morbid moniker: the first is that a 1700 shipwreck near Folly’s coast caused bodies to wash ashore. The second is that shipping vessels headed into Charleston Harbor would first abandon their dead and dying crew on the island to avoid being quarantined. Whatever the reason, Folly soon prospered once it was given a happier new title, quickly cultivating a reputation as one of Coastal Carolina’s best vacation spots.

“Composer George Gershwin even stayed at Folly to soak up the local color when composing the score to Porgy and Bess in the 1930’s . "

In days past, Folly served as an amusement area for Charlestonians and vacations from out of town. Such big names as Glen Miller and Tommy Dorsey used to draw crowds to dances on the old Folly Beach Pier. Composer George Gershwin even stayed at Folly in the 1930’s to soak up the local color when composing the score to Porgy and Bess.

The new post Hugo Folly Beach Pier stretches deep into the Atlantic Ocean and gives Folly Beach an active, passionate fishing community. Local surfers consider Folly’s Washout area the best surfing on the East Coast. The Charleston County Parks and Recreation are responsible for both the Fishing Pier and the Folly Beach County Park located at the west end of the island.Just fifteen minutes from downtown Charleston, Folly Beach is ideally situated for those desiring a sunny, seaside retirement, yet concerned about straying too far from civilization.

FOLLY BEACH AT A GLANCE
Johns Island is part of Charleston county.
Co. Population: 2,116
Average Temp: 65.8F
Average Age: 41.1

Nearest Hospital:
Roper Hospital and the Medical University of Charleston

Nearest Major Airport:
Charleston International Airport

Folly Beach City Hall
PO Box 48
Folly Beach SC 29439
843-588-2447
www.cityoffollybeach.com