North of Broad

Large tracts of available land made the area North of Broad ideal for suburban plantations during the early 1800s. A century later, the peninsula had been built out, and today the area is a vibrant mix of residential neighborhoods and commercial clusters, with verdant parks scattered throughout. This area is comprised of three primary neighborhoods: Upper King, the Market area, and the College of Charleston. Though there are a number of majestic homes and pre-Revolutionary buildings in this area, the main draw is the area's collection of stores, museums, restaurants, and historic churches. The farther north you travel (up King Street in particular), the newer and more commercial development becomes. In times past, Broad Street was considered the cutoff point for the most coveted addresses. Those living in the area Slightly North of Broad were called mere "SNOBs," and their neighbors South of Broad were nicknamed "SOBs."