John P. Grace Memorial Bridge, Charleston

Name: John P. Grace Memorial Bridge
Address: Charleston, United States

#108 among attractions in Charleston

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John P. Grace Memorial Bridge, Charleston

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The John P. Grace Memorial Bridge, or the Cooper River Bridge as it was familiarly known, was a cantilever bridge that crossed the Cooper River in Charleston, South Carolina. It opened on August 8, 1929, and was built by the Cooper River Bridge Company. Shortridge Hardesty of Waddell & Hardesty, a New York City-based engineering firm, designed the bridge. ()

Length: 2.7 miCoordinates: 32°48'8"N, 79°55'53"W

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John P. Grace Memorial Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: South Carolina Aquarium, Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, Joseph Manigault House, TD Arena.

0.8 miSE
Expansive display of living sea animals
South Carolina Aquarium, Charleston
22 min walk • The South Carolina Aquarium, located in Charleston, South Carolina, opened on May 19, 2000 on the historic Charleston Harbor.
0.6 miE
Bridge
Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, Charleston
17 min walk • The Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge over the Cooper River in South Carolina, US, connecting downtown Charleston to Mount Pleasant.
0.9 miS
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Joseph Manigault House, Charleston
24 min walk • The Joseph Manigault House is a historic house museum in Charleston, South Carolina that is owned and operated by the Charleston Museum.
1.2 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
TD Arena, Charleston
30 min walk • TD Arena is a 5,100 seat multi-purpose arena in Charleston, South Carolina, United States that opened in 2008 and replaced John Kresse Arena as the home of the College of Charleston Cougars basketball and volleyball teams.
0.9 miS
Museum, History museum, Natural history museum
Charleston Museum, Charleston
23 min walk • The Charleston Museum is a museum located in the Wraggborough neighborhood in Charleston, South Carolina. It is one of the oldest museums in the United States. Its highly regarded collection includes historic artifacts, natural history, decorative arts and two historic Charleston houses.
1 miS
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Charleston
26 min walk • The Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, often referred to as Mother Emanuel, is a church in Charleston, South Carolina. Founded in 1817, Emanuel AME is the oldest African Methodist Episcopal church in the Southern United States.
1.1 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Gaillard Center, Charleston
27 min walk • The Gaillard Center is a concert hall and performance venue in Charleston, South Carolina. It opened in 2015 and replaced the Gaillard Municipal Auditorium. Both buildings were named after John Palmer Gaillard Jr. mayor of Charleston from 1959 to 1975.
0.8 miS
Museum, History museum, Greek Revival architecture
Gov. William Aiken House, Charleston
20 min walk • The Gov. William Aiken House was built in 1820 at 48 Elizabeth Street, in the Wraggborough neighborhood of Charleston, South Carolina. Despite being known for its association with Gov. William Aiken, the house was built by John Robinson after he bought several lots in Mazyck-Wraggborough in 1817.
0.9 miS
Church
Second Presbyterian Church, Charleston
24 min walk • The Second Presbyterian Church is the fourth oldest church in Charleston, South Carolina.
0.9 miSW
Music venue, Music and shows, Nightlife
Music Farm, Charleston
24 min walk • Music Farm is a music venue in Charleston, South Carolina located off of King Street. It has been open since April 1991.
0.6 miSW
Church
St. John's Protestant Episcopal Church, Charleston
16 min walk • St. John's Protestant Episcopal Church is a historic church located at 18 Hanover St. Charleston, South Carolina. In 1832, the Charleston Protestant Episcopal Domestic Female Missionary Society bought the land from the Bank of South Carolina.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to John P. Grace Memorial Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Silas N. Pearman Bridge, Charleston (1 min walk), Emma Abbott Memorial Chapel, Charleston (12 min walk), Martin Park, Charleston (13 min walk), St. John's Protestant Episcopal Church, Charleston (16 min walk).