Shem Creek

Shem Creek (HMCK6)

Location: Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 Charleston County
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Country: United States of America
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N 32° 47.623', W 79° 52.916'

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The name of this deepwater tidal creek is derived from the Indian word "Shemee." The creek has been an important site for shipbuilding, fishing, transportation, and milling industries since the early 1700,s.Shem Creek also was known as Sullivan's, Dearsley's, Parris, and Lempriere's creek. It is now known for its shrimping trawlers, charter boats and restaurants.
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HM NumberHMCK6
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Year Placed2002
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Date Added Friday, September 26th, 2014 at 9:43pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 604690 N 3628972
Decimal Degrees32.79371667, -79.88193333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 32° 47.623', W 79° 52.916'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds32° 47' 37.38" N, 79° 52' 54.96" W
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Area Code(s)843
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 469 Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant SC 29464, US
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