Fun Facts
What’s in a name?
There is an old wives’ tale suggesting the island was named by the Gullah people as being “da fus cay” out of Savannah. More likely, Daufuskie was named by its earliest inhabitants – the Cusebo Indians. Their native tongue can be translated to “pointed feather” or “land with a point.”
Gullah
Gullah was a language developed between the planters, their overseers, the drivers and the imported slaves. It is a combination of the dialects of the West African slaves and English Creole. The Gullah culture evolved from the language.
Coastal Geology
Daufuskie Island is not a barrier island, it is a sea island protected by Hilton Head Island. The island itself is approximately 5 miles long and 2-1/2 miles wide.
First Union African Baptist Church
This Daufuskie Island site is one of the oldest churches still operating in South Carolina. All residents and visitors are welcome.
Cemeteries
There are six African-American cemeteries on Daufuskie Island and one Caucasian cemetery.
Daufuskie Island Front Porch
Daufuskie Island has its own monthly magazine. Check it out online at DaufuskieFrontPorch.com
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