The original inhabitants of the Isle of Palms, which was first known as Hunting Island, were the Sewee Indians. The island was later named Long Island because of its elongated shape. The first man to own Long Island was an early settler from Barbados, Thomas Holton, who was granted title in 1696. Throughout the mid-18th century, Long Island remained virtually unknown, except … [Read more...] about Nostalgic Timeline of the Isle of Palms
History
The Creation of Wild Dunes
Nestled on the northern tip of Isle of Palms, Wild Dunes has become South Carolina’s premier oceanfront resort. But it wasn’t long ago that the 1600 acre tract of land enjoyed today by residents and guests alike was home to Indians who roamed the island to hunt and fish, and pirates who, legend has it, buried vast treasures here under ancient oak trees. Wild Dunes has quite a … [Read more...] about The Creation of Wild Dunes
Isle of Palms Firsts
First Inhabitants Sewee Indians First Name of Island Hunting Island First Title Owner of Island Thomas Holton of Barbados - 1696 First Home Built on Island Summer Residence of the Nicholas Sottile family - 1898 First Called Isle of Palms Named by Dr. Joseph S. Lawrence to attract tourists - 1898 First Official Transportation to IOP Charleston and Seashore Railroad Company … [Read more...] about Isle of Palms Firsts
The Life & Times of J.C. Long
On December 12, 1944 John Charles Long (known to everyone as J.C.), a prominent Charleston attorney, purchased 1,300 acres of land on the Isle of Palms. His vision of greatness would change the Isle of Palms forever. Long and his development company, The Beach Company, not only introduced paved roads, new bridges and new homes, but also provided such necessary services to the … [Read more...] about The Life & Times of J.C. Long
