84 www.ReadMPM.com | www.MountPleasantMagazine.com | www.MountPleasantPodcast.com Older than this nation, the Port of Georgetown was established in 1732. Throughout the 18th and much of the 19th century, the channel was a thriving center for the trade of agricultural products such as indigo and rice. In the 20th century, it served as a hub for transporting industrial goods manufactured at the nearby International Paper Mill and Liberty Steel Mill. In 2000, the bustling port handled approximately 1.8 million tons of cargo. By Sarah Rose Redeveloping the Port of Georgetown
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