Cannon Park, Charleston

Name: Cannon Park
Address: Charleston, United States

#62 among attractions in Charleston

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Cannon Park is a 2.7 acre public park located in peninsular Charleston, South Carolina. It is bound to the north by Calhoun St. and to the south by Bennett St. To the east and west are Rutledge Ave. and Ashley Ave. respectively. ()

Created: 1985Area: 2.7 acres (0.0042 mi²)Elevation: 7 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 32°46'58"N, 79°56'39"W

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Harleston VillageCharleston United States

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Cannon Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mace Brown Museum of Natural History, St. Matthews Lutheran Church, TD Arena, Colonial Lake.

~1590 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum
Mace Brown Museum of Natural History, Charleston
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Charleston, South Carolina, the Mace Brown Museum of Natural History offers a journey through time for visitors interested in the ancient life and geological history of the Earth. This museum, situated within the College of Charleston, is a...
0.5 miNE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St. Matthews Lutheran Church, Charleston
13 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Charleston, South Carolina, St. Matthews Lutheran Church stands as a testament to the city's rich religious heritage and architectural beauty. This historic Lutheran church is not only a place of worship but also a point of interest for visitors...
0.6 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
TD Arena, Charleston
16 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.
0.5 miS
Park, Body of water, Lake
Colonial Lake, Charleston
12 min walk • Colonial Lake is a tidal pond in Charleston, South Carolina with wide walkways around it. The area is used as a park. For many years the lake was known as the Rutledge Street Pond; some residents still call it "The Pond." It acquired the name Colonial Lake in 1881, in honor of the "Colonial Commons" established in 1768.
0.4 miE
Universities and schools
College of Charleston, Charleston
11 min walk • The College of Charleston is a public liberal arts college in Charleston, South Carolina. Founded in 1770 and chartered in 1785, it is the oldest college in South Carolina, the 13th oldest institution of higher learning in the United States, and the oldest municipal college in the country.
0.5 miNE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Central Baptist Church, Charleston
12 min walk • Central Baptist Church is a historic Southern Baptist church at 26 Radcliffe Street in Charleston, South Carolina. The Central Baptist Church was completed in 1893 and is considered the first church in Charleston founded and constructed entirely by African-Americans.
0.6 miNE
Music venue, Music and shows, Nightlife
Music Farm, Charleston
16 min walk • Music Farm is a music venue in Charleston, South Carolina located off of King Street. It has been open since April 1991.
~840 ftW
Park
Jonathan Lucas House, Charleston
5 min walk • The Jonathan Lucas House is a historic house in Charleston, South Carolina. Jonathan Lucas, Jr. the builder of the house, was born in England and developed milling machines for rice, which led to a boom in rice planting in South Carolina.
0.5 miSE
Museum
Old Charleston Jail, Charleston
14 min walk • The Old Charleston Jail is a site of historical and architectural significance in Charleston, South Carolina. Operational between 1802 and 1939, it held many notable figures, among them Denmark Vesey, Union officers during the Civil War, high-seas pirates, and Lavinia Fisher.
~1430 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art, Charleston
7 min walk • The Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art is a non-profit, non-collecting contemporary art institute within the School of the Arts at the College of Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina. The HICA presents contemporary art exhibitions by emerging or mid-career artists. The Halsey is housed in the Marion and Wayland H. Cato Jr.
0.5 miS
Park
Moultrie Playground, Charleston
12 min walk • Moultrie Playground is a public park in Charleston, South Carolina.

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Which popular attractions are close to Cannon Park?

Nearby attractions include Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture, Charleston (4 min walk), Jonathan Lucas House, Charleston (5 min walk), Old Bethel United Methodist Church, Charleston (5 min walk), Isaac Jenkins Mikell House, Charleston (5 min walk).