Edisto Island is a census-designated place, and one of South Carolina's sea islands. It is located about an hour south of Charleston. Both Edisto Island and Edisto Beach are named for the Edisto Indians, the area's original inhabitants. Edisto Beach is an incorporated town on the southern tip of Edisto Island, and is part of Colleton County, while the rest of the island is in Charleston County, South Carolina.
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Dillard and Lindsey Young provide nature tours, fishing charters, kayak trips and rentals, shelling excursions to a deserted island, as well as operating a store that carries snacks, sodas, beer, tackle, hats, t-shirts, gifts, towels, and other products. Its services and inventory are discussed.
http://www.edistowatersports.net/
Associated with the Southern Baptist Association, the church serves Edisto Island and Edisto Beach, South Carolina. Information on what visitors to its services may expect is offered, along with a worship schedule, church calendar, Bible readings, and contacts.
http://www.edistobeachbaptist.org/
Edisto Beach Elementary School
Located in Edisto Beach, South Carolina, the public school is a K-6 campus of the Colleton County School District. A school report card and other student resources are presented, with photographs, honor roll, and contact data.
http://www.colleton.k12.sc.us/ebe/
The business membership organization for one of South Carolina's sea islands relates a history of the island settlement and a contemporary profile, including a guide to the area, with suggestions for accommodations and island activities. The local government site is also hosted on its pages.
http://www.edistochamber.com/
Maintained by the Edisto Island Historic Preservation Society, a non-profit organization charged with preserving the history of Edisto Island. The museum and Society are introduced here, along with news articles, membership information, photograph, and directions to the facility.
http://www.edistomuseum.org/
The Edisto Island Open Land Trust is a non-profit organization with a comprehensive list of property acquisitions and photographs of protected tracts.
http://www.edisto.org/
Edisto Island Preservation Alliance
EIPA is a not-for-profit organization created to work for the preservation of Edisto Island's non-commercial, undeveloped, rural agriculture character. Membership information, a schedule of meetings and other events, and discussion of issues of concern are included.
http://www.preserveedisto.org/
Edisto Island Serpentarium and Gift Shop
The result of fifty years of snake hunting by Ted and Heyward Clamp, brothers from Edisto Island, the indoor facility and landscaped outdoor gardens showcase a wide variety of reptiles, mostly collected by the Clamp brothers and native to the southeastern United States. The hours, location and rates are given, along with educational details about snakes and other reptiles.
http://www.edistoserpentarium.com/
Located on Jungle Road, the retailers offer the sale and rental of bicycling, fishing, kayaking, beaching and surf supplies, and operates a gift shop on Edisto Island, South Carolina. Its location, hours, and contacts are given.
http://www.islandbikesandoutfitters.com/
The restaurant is located on Edisto Island, South Carolina. Its menu, wine list, hours of operation, and reservation policies are posted, and several photographs are displayed.
http://www.theoldpostofficerestaurant.com/
The Edisto Island, South Carolina golf course is profiled, including its history, layout, pro shop, location, and an events calendar. Membership information is presented, and tee times may be booked through the web site.
http://www.theplantationcourseatedisto.com/
Situated in the Edisto Village Shops on Jungle Road in Edisto Beach, South Carolina, the restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Its menus, hours of operation, location and directions are presented.
http://www.theseacoweatery.com/
The town's official web site features an introduction to its governmental structure, elected and appointed officials, and municipal services, as well as a guide to the community, calendar of events, and contacts.
http://www.townofedistobeach.com/
The restaurant and bar on Edisto Island, South Carolina serves lunch and dinner. Its days and hours are posted, along with its menus, lunch specials, directions, and a schedule of events.
http://www.whaleyseb.com/
