Live oaks, farmland and open space on the largest island west of Charleston.
Johns Island is a sea island in Charleston County southwest of downtown Charleston. The Stono and Kiawah rivers separate it from neighboring islands, and the Kiawah and Seabrook island communities lie to its south.
Part of Johns Island lies within the City of Charleston and part is in unincorporated Charleston County; the Maybank Highway corridor, for example, crosses both.
Farming has long roots on the island: Legare Farms, established in 1725, sits along the Stono River off River Road, and the same family has farmed on Johns Island since then.
The island is home to the Angel Oak, a Southern live oak that is the centerpiece of a City of Charleston park on Angel Oak Road. The city acquired the park in 1991.
Johns Island offers everything from acreage to newer neighborhoods. Reach out to Pamela for a current, no-pressure look at what's available right now.
Johns Island is served by the Charleston County School District. Elementary schools in the district's Johns Island area include Angel Oak Primary, Edith L. Frierson Montessori and Johns Island Elementary, and St. John's High School is located on Main Road on Johns Island. Attendance zones can change, so confirm school assignments directly with the district.
Where is the Angel Oak?
The Angel Oak stands at 3688 Angel Oak Road on Johns Island, in a park owned by the City of Charleston, off Main Road near Maybank Highway.
Is Johns Island part of the City of Charleston?
Partly. Some of Johns Island is within the City of Charleston, and the rest is unincorporated Charleston County.
Which school district serves Johns Island?
The Charleston County School District. Confirm the schools for a specific address directly with the district.
What is there to do at Johns Island County Park?
The park has miles of wooded trails for equestrians, walkers and runners, an archery range, an off-leash dog park, and the Mullet Hall Equestrian Center, which hosts horse shows and events.