Fencing land the Sewee people called 'sweet water'
Much of Awendaw remains lower-density and wooded rather than platted into standard subdivision lots, ground the Sewee people once called Wappetaw, or 'sweet water,' before Massachusetts settlers refounded it under that name in 1696.
What that means for fence lines
Property lines on Awendaw's wooded and marsh-edge parcels are often longer and less regular than a subdivision lot, so a fence project usually starts with a survey check rather than assuming the boundary runs where the tree line does.
Fencing options for Awendaw properties
Details that help
Share the approximate lot size, whether wetlands or marsh border any side, and the fence's purpose — privacy, containment, or property marking.
Confirm locally
Coastal Charleston County carries 130-150 mph design wind speeds in high-hazard zones, a standard tightened after Hurricane Hugo exposed weak fastening across the region in 1989; material and post-depth choices should account for that before installation.