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Portion of Berkeley Charleston Boundary: Summerville to Cooper River (Effective Date March 9, 2023)

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Berkeley Charleston boundary project outline
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Re-Establishment Survey Files
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S.C. Code of Law
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SC Code of Law:  (http://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t04c003.php)

SECTION 4-3-100: Charleston County

“…thence S 50° 20' E to intersection with the eastern right‑of‑way line of U.S. Highway 78, a distance of 83.9 chains; thence southeastward following the southeastern right‑of‑way line of U.S. Highway 78 to its intersection with the southern right‑of‑way line of the S.C. Highway S10‑76 (Ladson Road), a distance of 259.1 chains; thence eastward following the southern right‑of‑way line of S.C. Highway S10‑76 (Ladson Road) to its intersection with the eastern boundary of the Elms Tract, now owned by the Goose Creek Land Company; thence southward following the eastern boundary of said tract to its intersection with the center line of Goose Creek; thence eastward following the center line of Goose Creek to its intersection with the western right‑of‑way line of the CSX Corporation; thence southward following said western right‑of‑way line to its intersection with the southern right‑of‑way line of Secondary State Highway S‑8‑13 (Remount Road); thence eastward by a straight line to its intersection with the center line of Goose Creek at its mouth; thence following a line with a true azimuth of 147° (bearing of S 33° E) to the center line of the Cooper River; …”

SECTION 4-3-80: Berkeley County

“…beginning at the intersection of the present line between Charleston County and Berkeley County with the western line of the right of way of Atlantic Coast Line Railroad, and running thence northwardly with the western line of said right of way to its intersection with the run of Goose Creek; thence with the run of Goose Creek in a westerly direction to its intersection with the eastern boundary of Elms Tract, now owned by Goose Creek Land Company; thence northwardly along the eastern boundary of said tract to its intersection with the southern line of the Ladson Road; thence westwardly with the southern line of said Ladson Road to its intersection with the eastern line of the Blue House Road; thence on a bearing N. 50° 20' W. to the southeast corner of Dorchester County;…”

SECTION 4-3-85. Berkeley  County; additional area of Charleston County transferred to Berkeley County. (2004 Act 244)
 

The following described portion of Charleston County is transferred and annexed to Berkeley County:

All that area, approximately 4.04 acres, now lying in the County of Charleston and identified as a portion of TMS #487‑00‑00‑026 located adjacent to Crowfield Plantation Development and shown on a map prepared by ADC Engineer, Inc., designated as Job #02227 and dated December 4, 2002.

Charleston  County; additional area of Berkeley County transferred to Charleston County. (1992 Act 337)
 

 

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Historical and Reference Documents
  • Map of Charleston & Berkeley County Line According to ACT 146 of the General Assembly of State of South Carolina. Prepared by John Gadson Jr. surveyor for Charleston Co. and E. J. Dennis surveyor for Berkeley Co, dated 01-08-1897 recorded in Berkeley Co.
  • South Carolina Legislature: An Act to amend the code of laws of South Carolina, 1976, by adding section 4-3-85 so as to alter the lines of Berkeley County and Charleston County, H*4272 Session 115 (2003-2004).
  • South Carolina Legislature: A Bill to alter the county lines of Berkeley and Charleston Counties by annexing a portion of Berkeley County to Charleston County, S*0261 (Rat# 0378, Act# 0337). Session 109 (1991-1992).
  • A subdivision plat for Ryan Creek, Phase II, Sect.C. Prepared by RLS NO. 2960 C. Roger Jennings, dated 1-06-1997 recorded in the Office of Register of Mesne Conveyance for Berkeley County SC.
  • Plat of property of Westvaco Development Corp. about to be conveyed to Crowfield Plantation Community Services Association, Inc. Prepared by RLS NO. 6271 Kendrick A. Mahoney, dated 10-08-1997 recorded in the Office of Register of Mesne Conveyance BERKELEY
  • Plat showing the Hamlets of Crowfield, Section “C18” Lots 1-18. Prepared by RLS NO. 6271 Kendrick A. Mahoney, dated 6-20-2000 recorded in the Office of Register of Deeds for Berkeley County SC.
  • Plat showing the Hamlets of Crowfield, Section “C18” Lots 19-52. Prepared by RLS NO. 6271 Kendrick A. Mahoney, dated 6-20-2000 recorded in the Office of Register of Deeds for Berkeley County SC.
  • A subdivision plat for A-C Development Club LLC. Prepared by RLS NO. 7883 C. La Verne Steadman, dated 7-05-2000 recorded in the Office of Register of Deeds for Berkeley County SC.
  • A subdivision plat for A-C Development Club LLC. Prepared by RLS NO. 7883 C. La Verne Steadman, dated 7-15-1999 recorded in the Office of Register of Deeds for Berkeley County SC.
  • A boundary survey of 87.01 Acres, property owned by Westvaco Development Corp. Prepared by RLS NO. 14191 Paul C. Lawson JR., dated 8-24-2001 recorded in the Office of Register of Deeds for Berkeley County SC.
  • Final subdivision plat Exhibit “A” Phases 1A and 1B Summerwood Subdivision owned by Portrait Homes of South Carolina LLC. Prepared by RLS NO. 16807 Frank D. Baker, dated 10-01-2002 recorded in the Office of Register of Deeds for Berkeley County SC.
  • Line tables for the final subdivision plat Exhibit “A” Phases 1A and 1B Summerwood Subdivision owned by Portrait Homes of South Carolina LLC. Prepared by RLS NO. 16807 Frank D. Baker, dated 10-01-2002 recorded in the Office of Register of Deeds for Berkel
  • Final subdivision plat of Crowfield Plantation sections C-19 and C-20 sheet 3 of 7. Prepared by RLS NO. 13164 Mark W. Ellis, dated 06-11-2004 recorded in the Office of Register of Deeds for Berkeley County SC.
  • Final subdivision plat of Crowfield Plantation sections C-19 and C-20 sheet 4 of 7. Prepared by RLS NO. 13164 Mark W. Ellis, dated 06-11-2004 recorded in the Office of Register of Deeds for Berkeley County SC.
  • Final subdivision plat of Crowfield Plantation sections C-19 and C-20 sheet 5 of 7. Prepared by RLS NO. 13164 Mark W. Ellis, dated 06-11-2004 recorded in the Office of Register of Deeds for Berkeley County SC.
  • Mark W. Ellis, dated 06-11-2004 recorded in the Office of Register of Deeds for Berkeley County SC.
  • A subdivision plat of TMS NO. 232-00-02-150 to create 30 new lots (lot 159-220). Prepared by RLS NO. 12839 David L. Gray, dated 11-17-2004 recorded in the Office of Register of Deeds for Berkeley County SC
  • Page 1 of 2 of plat showing the adjustment of the property lines for buildings 26, 27, 30, and 38 owned by Portrait Homes Summer Wood LLC. Prepared by RLS NO. 12839 David L. Gray, dated 06-21-2005 recorded in the Office of Register of Deeds for Berkeley C
  • Page 2 of 2 of plat showing the adjustment of the property lines for buildings 26, 27, 30, and 38 owned by Portrait Homes Summer Wood LLC. Prepared by RLS NO. 12839 David L. Gray, dated 06-21-2005 recorded in the Office of Register of Deeds for Berkeley
  • Plat showing TNS 242-07-00-023, and a portion of TMS 242-00-01-061, property of Jane Stoney. Prepared by RLS NO. 22745 Francis M. Harter III, dated 10-16-2006 recorded in the Office of Register of Deeds for Berkeley County SC.
  • Plat of lands owned by Paul C. Richter III and Joel E. Richter. Prepared by RLS NO. 10778 Thomas V Bessent Jr., dated 12-15-1987 recorded in the Office of Register of Deeds for Berkeley County SC.
  • Plat of a 109.446 acre tract on Finucan Rd and US HWY 78. Prepared by RLS NO. 10778 Thomas V Bessent Jr., dated 06-15-1988 recorded in the Office of Register Mesne Conveyance for Charleston County SC.
  • Plat showing a 139.308 acre tract owned by The Exchange Club Fair of Charleston. Prepared by RLS NO. 3523 Joel P. Porcher, dated 06-26-1990 recorded in the Office of Register Mesne Conveyance for Charleston County SC.
  • Plat showing a 139.308 acre tract owned by The Exchange Club of Charleston. Prepared by PE & LS No 3523 Joel P. Porcher. Dated 04-15-1988, recorded in the Office of Register Mesne Conveyance for Charleston County SC.
  • Plat showing the property of the Commissioners of Public Works of the city of Charleston divided into two tracts A & B. Prepared by RLS No. 4173 William C. Boineau JR. Dated 03-24-1994, recorded in the Office of Register Mesne Conveyance for Charleston Co
  • A boundary survey of 87.01 Acres, property owned by Westvaco Development Corp. Prepared by RLS NO. 14191 Paul C. Lawson JR., dated 8-24-2001 recorded in the Office of Register Mesne Conveyance for Charleston County SC.
  • A final subdivision plat Phase 1A/1B Summer Wood Subdivision sheet 1 of 2. Prepared by RLS NO. 16807 Frank D. Baker, dated 09-17-02 recorded in the Office of Register Mesne Conveyance for Charleston County SC.
  • Line tables for the final subdivision plat Phase 1A/1B Summer Wood Subdivision sheet 2 of 2. Prepared by RLS NO. 16807 Frank D. Baker, dated 09-17-02 recorded in the Office of Register Mesne Conveyance for Charleston County SC.
  • Final plat showing the subdivision of TMS NO. 379-00-00-075, to create 18 new lots owned by Portrait Homes- Summer Wood, LLC. Prepared by RLS NO. 22742 Johnathan F. Burns, dated 08-15-2005 recorded in the Office of Register Mesne Conveyance for Charleston
  • Sketch showing proposed R/w from US No. 52 to Hanahan Station on A.C.L.R.R, requested by Charleston County Commissioner of Public Works. dated 03-01-1951 recorded in the Office of Register Mesne Conveyance for Charleston County SC.
  • Plat of rights of way granted to Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Co, Inc. Dated July 1940 recorded in the Office of Register Mesne Conveyance for Charleston County SC.
  • Plat of rights of way deeded to SC State Highway Dept. Thru H.A.M Smith Tract for widening Hwy No. 52 from Bluehouse Rd Northward. Dated March 11, 1940, recorded in the Office of Register Mesne Conveyance for Charleston County SC.
  • South Carolina Department of Transportation: Plan and Profile of Proposed State Highway Road No. 283, Charleston County, Docket No. 10-350.
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