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| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Atlantic Ocean |
| Coordinates | 32°50′25″N 79°42′59″W / 32.84028°N 79.71639°W |
| Adjacent to | Copahee Sound |
| Area | 485.623 ha (1,200.00 acres) |
| Administration | |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Charleston |
| Additional information | |
| Official website | http://deweesislandsc.com |
Dewees Island is a barrier island, located approximately 11 miles north of Charleston, and has an area of 1.875 square miles. The inlet between it and the Isle of Palms is shown on early maps as Spence's Inlet, and is today called Dewees Inlet. The island is private, consisting only of residential properties and a nature preserve.[1] Dewees is accessible by private ferry or private boat.
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