Look at the 1876 map of Charleston. Where is the railroad in relation to the town boundaries?
What about the courthouse?
(Insert 1876 map of Charleston here)
Now look at the 1898 map. Which directions has Charleston grown? Why do you think development has spread in this direction? What other signs of progress do you see on this map?
Now look at the 1923 map. Is Charleston still growing? In which directions? What do you think are the biggest factors influencing the town's growth?
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