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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:
- Sullivan’s Island is the perfect destination for tourists who love war history and slave history.
- The island also appeals to those who want to spend time in a coastal, affluent, small town, whose history dates back to the 16th century and was once home to famous poet Edgar Allan Poe during his time in the army.
- Sullivan’s Island is also the setting of several of Poe’s short stories.
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