![]() About Goose Creek, SCGoose Creek, located slightly northwest of Charleston along the Cooper River and sandwiched between the towns of Hanahan and Moncks Corner, Although no definitive archives exist explaining the origins of the city's name, historians suspect the winding, meandering curves of the nearby creek with its "gooseneck" bend as the impetus. Officially incorporated in 1961, the town has witnessed rapid growth in residential relocation, prompting an avalanche of new recreational services and town activities, including sailing, boating, swimming, fishing, golf, tennis, hunting, war reenactments, and camping.
The average home price in Goose Creek is under $150,000, rendering the locale an attractive and affordable option for families on a fixed income or limited budget. With antebellum plantations and several wildlife refuges including Goose Creek State Park along the Pamlico River - Goose Creek takes great pride in not becoming just cookie-cutter town devoid of individuality, but a thriving metropolis that hasn't lost its independent character or deeply-rooted Southern charm. < Main Articles Page | ^ Back To Top |