Charleston, SC

Charleston is the largest city in South Carolina, with almost 1 million people. It was founded in 1670 by the English. By 1690, it was the 5th largest city in North America. The 1699 earthquake and fire destroyed 1/3 of town. Malaria and yellow fever were endemic. The location attracted pirates. In 1860, South Carolina became the first state to declare secession from US. In 1886 a major earthquake damaged 2000 bldgs. More recently, in 1989 Hurricane Hugo devastated ¾ of homes in the historic district. The image was acquired August 15, 2023, covers an area of 18.1 by 18.6 km, and is located at 32.8 degrees north, 79.9 degrees west. https://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA26507