Johns Island is the largest island in South Carolina. It is a barrier island off the coast of Charleston County, surrounded by Seabrook Island, Kiawah Island, James Island, and Wadmalaw Island. The Stono River, a part of the Intracoastal Waterway, separates Johns Island from the mainland. The island’s most famous feature is the ancient Angel Oak, a live oak tree believed to be up to 500 years old. The 65-feet-tall tree provides massive shade to a 17,000-square-foot area. There is a small park around the tree with a visitors’ center operated by the City of Charleston. The first settlers on Johns Island came from Barbados and named the island after the Saint John Parish in Barbados.

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