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Beach on Deveaux Bank on the Atlantic Ocean in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States of America
North shore of Deveaux Bank beach looking east
Deveaux Bank Aerial Shot
An aerial shot of Deveaux Bank looking back towards the mainland with Botany Bay to the left and Seabrook Island to the right.
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Deveaux Bank
Deveaux Bank is located in South Carolina
Deveaux Bank
Deveaux Bank
Location in South Carolina
Geography
Location Atlantic Ocean
Coordinates 32°32′56″N 80°10′52″W / 32.549°N 80.181°W / 32.549; -80.181
Area .33 sq mi (0.85 km2)
Length 1 mi (2 km)
Width 1.2 mi (1.9 km)
Highest elevation 3 ft (0.9 m)
Administration
United States
State  South Carolina
County Charleston County

Deveaux Bank is a horseshoe-shaped sand spit island encompassing a 215-acre (87-hectare) bird sanctuary at the mouth of the North Edisto River in Charleston County, South Carolina. It is located on the Atlantic Coast between Edisto Island, South Carolina and Seabrook Island, South Carolina. Its average elevation is three feet. It has approximately 2.75 miles (4.43 kilometres) of sandy beaches on three sides (some of which are completely submerged at high tide) and a tidal lagoon on the side facing the mainland.

History

Deveaux bank was first documented in 1921 and by the 1930s was an established seabird rookery. During World War II, Deveaux Bank was used as a bombing range. The bank was completely submerged by Hurricane David in 1979 and tidal shifts that followed the next spring. Over the next several years the island continued to rebuild as sand was deposited by currents.

Today

Currents cause the shape of the island to constantly shift. Due to a lack of land predators, the island has become a heavily utilized bird nesting area. It is protected by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Landings may only be done below the high-water line. Dogs are prohibited and overnight camping is also prohibited.

Flora

Plant species on the island include:

Fauna

Observed species vary from year-to-year but include:

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