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River Road Earns Historic Designation | Charleston News
River Road on Johns Island just earned historic status, making it one of the oldest roads on the island since the 1700s—its winding path and oak-lined charm now officially protected under the National Register. Surprisingly, developers behind a new school nearby spearheaded the application to spotlight its value. While not a freeze on development, the designation empowers local governments to require public review for exterior changes, preserving River Road’s character without blocking progress. Still vital today as a farm-to-market artery, this road is a living link to Johns Island’s…
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