Made in the Shade: Live oak canopies, waterside views encapsulate James Island’s ‘oldest neighborhood’

An avenue of 73 oaks dating back a century or more forms a picturesque image of Riverland Terrace, situated near Wappoo Creek and the Stono River (Photo by Laura Olsen/Olsen Imagery).

The neighborhood, not far from Maybank Highway, is a convenient place for regular events such as a local farmer’s market (Photo by Laura Olsen/Olsen Imagery).

One of the more exotic houses in Riverland Terrace is this two-story residence on the water designed by famous architect W.G. Clark (Photo by Laura Olsen/Olsen Imagery).

This peaked-roof house is indicative of the 1950’s style residences found throughout the neighborhood (Photo by Laura Olsen/Olsen Imagery).

Trees buffer this ranch-style home in Riverland Terrace (Photo by Laura Olsen/Olsen Imagery).

A resident feeds her small pony after stopping at a food truck in Riverland Terrace (Photo by Laura Olsen/Olsen Imagery).

Tall trees seemingly protect the children’s playground in the James Island community (Photo by Laura Olsen/Olsen Imagery).

This bungalow-style home with chimney is a not uncommon design in Riverland Terrace (Photo by Laura Olsen/Olsen Imagery).

Abundant marsh and wildlife border Riverland Terrace, as noted by waterfowl on a pond (Photo by Laura Olsen/Olsen Imagery).

A fire station is in the neighborhood near the boat landing (Photo by Laura Olsen/Olsen Imagery).

Partly shaded by tree branches is this large home (Photo by Laura Olsen/Olsen Imagery).

Boats cruise along Wappoo Creek at the public Plymouth Boat Landing in Riverland Terrace (Photo by Laura Olsen/Olsen Imagery).