Tag: Dataw Island
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Morning Walks
Morning walks on Dataw Island are quite different from those on the dirt road in Rockport or the sidewalks in my West U neighborhood. These walks meander along paths beneath trees heavily veiled with Spanish moss. Most of the paths are close to one of the island’s two golf courses, many of which have water…
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Remembering
The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918 marked the end of World War I and has since been recognized as Veterans Day. The hubby always acknowledges his dad on this day and tells stories of his involvement in World War II. He was in the Army Engineers and was…
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This is Dataw Island
Once known as Datha Island, Dataw is one of South Carolina’s sea islands. Like so much else in the low country the island has considerable history. It’s recorded history dates back to 1682. Some years later, it was discovered that the island was suitable for growing cotton and indigo which guaranteed wealth for the family…