South Carolina Fishing Holes

South Carolina Fishing Holes

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Boyd Millpond Location: Near Ware Shoals , in Laurens county, South Carolina Fish: Catfish, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass

Broadway Lake Location: Near Anderson, in Anderson county, South Carolina Fish: Catfish, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass

Cedar Creek Reservoir Location: Near Great Falls, South Carolina Fish: Catfish, Crappie, Largemouth Bass

Clarks Hill Lake Location: Near Augusta, South Carolina Fish: Black Crappie, Bluegill, Hybrid Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass

Fishing Creek Reservoir Location: South Carolina Fish: Catfish, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass

J. Strom Thurmond Lake Location: Near Clarks Hill, South Carolina Fish: Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Hybrid Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, White Bass

Jonesville Reservoir Location: Near Jonesville, in Union county, South Carolina Fish: Black Crappie, Blue Catfish, Largemouth Bass

Lake Blalock Location: Near Spartanburg , in Spartanburg county, South Carolina Fish: Catfish, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass

Lake Bowen Location: Near Spartanburg, in Spartanburg county, South Carolina Fish: Catfish, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass

Lake Conestee Location: Near Conestee, in Greenville county, South Carolina Fish: Catfish, Crappie, Largemouth Bass

Lake Cooley Location: Near Inman, in Spartanburg county, South Carolina Fish: Catfish, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass

Lake Greenwood Location: Near Waterloo, in Greenwood, Laurens, and Newberry county, South Carolina Fish: Black Crappie, Striped Bass

Lake Hartwell Location: Near Fair Play, South Carolina Fish: Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Hybrid Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, White Bass

Lake Jocassee Location: Near Salem, in Oconee county, South Carolina Fish: Bluegill, Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass

Lake Juniper Location: Near Cheraw, in Chesterfield county, South Carolina Fish: Catfish, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass

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South Carolina State Fairs

South Carolina State Fairs

11-03, Hilton Head Island, SC, Merrie Christmas Shoppe, Craftsmen and artists from surrounding areas. This year is 19th year of the event. , 843-785-5511

11-03, Swansea, SC, Swansea Pro Rodeo Rodeo, Rodeo & Festival with live entertainment western & food vendors, pony rides, other vendors , 803-568-3366

11-04, Florence, SC, Florence Arts & Crafts Festival, Annual event part of downtown Pecan Festival. 2005 attendance 25,000 visitors, 610-896-9839

11-04, Taylors, SC, Prince of Peace Holiday Bazaar, Prince of Peace Catholic Church is holding it's 11th Annual Holiday Bazaar, November 4th 2006! , 864-268-8513

11-04, Greenville, SC, Greenville Doll Show & Sale, Antique to Modern dolls of all types, furniture & accessories at Holiday Inn I-85 & US 25, 803-783-8049

11-04, Manning, SC, Artisan Holiday Festival, art show & sale, live music , charity art auction, door prize drawings, great food !, 803-478-5859

11-04, Columbia, SC, SC Reptile & Exotic Animal Show, Reptile show at Jamil Temple, 206 Jamil Rd.. 10 am - 4 pm. , 407-230-7217

11-09, Myrtle Beach, SC, Dickens Christmas Show & Festivals, Victorian Holiday Festival with period-costumed vendors among 19th Century London setting, teas and tours, 843-448-9483

11-09, Greer, SC, Greer Relief Wing Fling, Chicken wing contest with all you can eat wings. Motorcycle show & MacArnold playing the blues..., 864-848-5355

11-10, Columbia, SC, Craftsmen's Christmas Classic, Handmade arts & crafts by over 300 juried exhibitors for every style, taste & budget!, 336-282-5550

11-11, North Myrtle Beach, SC, Island Fever Music Festival, At La Belle Amie Vineyard--live music, wine tastings, food, vineyard tour, prizes & more. $8/person, 843-399-9463

11-12, Columbia, SC, Dei Laudes Choir, FREE Concert at St. Pauls Lutheran at 1715 Bull Street Everyone Welcome!, 803-779-0030

11-17, N Charleston, SC, Craftsmen's Christmas Classic, Handmade arts & crafts by over 250 juried exhibitors for every style, taste & budget!, 336-282-5550

11-18, Greenville, SC, Countybank Main Street Jazz...Encore, Street party with food, beverage, live music and children's activities, 864-467-5784

11-23, Myrtle Beach, SC, South Carolina State Bluegrass Fest, South Carolina State Bluegrass Fest, 706-864-7203

11-25, North Myrtle Beach, SC, Holiday Spirits Fest @ La Belle Amie, At La Belle Amie Vineyard--live music, wine tastings, food, vineyard tour, prizes & more. $10/person, 843-399-9463

11-30, Isle of Palms, SC, IOP Christmas Tree Lighting, Annual Christmas Tree Lighting. Visit Santa, Horse and Carriage Rides, Holiday Specials., 843-886-8294

12-01, Beaufort, SC, A Night on the Town, Downtown Christmas Open House, 843-525-6644

12-02, Beaufort, SC, Blizzard on Bay, 30 tons of snow to play and frolic in, make your own smores', music, children's activities, 843-525-6644

12-02, Beaufort, SC, Light Up The Night Boat Parade, Decorated boats cruise by Waterfront Park, 843-525-6644

12-02, Lexington, SC, Oak Grove Civic Club Vendor Fair, We will be having Vendors from home shows along with people who will be doing crafts for Christmas., 803-894-8643

12-02, Elgin, SC, 31st Annual Catfish Stomp Festival, Catfish Stomp Festival , 803-438-2362

12-02, Isle of Palms, SC, IOP Holiday Arts and Crafts Sale, Artists and crafters will be selling a variety of items ranging from jewelry, paintings, home decorations, 843-886-8294

12-03, Beaufort, SC, Traditional Christmas Parade, Over 60 entries parade through downtown Beaufort, 843-525-6644

12-03, Greer, SC, Greer Christmas Parade, Annual Greer Christmas Parade is in downtown Greer on Sunday December 3rd at 3:00 pm. , 864-895-8618

12-09, Travelers Rest, SC, Travelers Rest Christmas Parade, An old time Christmas parade, complete with marching bands, floats, antique cars, horses & llamas, 864-834-7150

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South Carolina State Symbols

South Carolina State Symbols

Animal - Whitetail Deer
Game Bird - Wild Turkey
Fish - Striped Bass
Reptile - Loggerhead Turtle
Insect - Carolina Mantid
Butterfly - Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Dog - Boykin Spaniel
Bird - Carolina Wren
Shell - Lettered Olive
Amphibian - Spotted Salamander
Spider - Carolina Wolf Spider

The State Motto
South Carolina has two mottoes:

(1) DUM SPIRO SPERO, meaning "WHILE I BREATHE I HOPE" and refers to the figure of Hope on the State Seal

(2) ANIMIS OPIBUSQUE PARATI meaning "READY IN SOUL AND RESOURCE"

THE STATE DANCE
The Shag

The General Assembly by Act No. 329, 1984, designated the Shag as the official dance of the State. The Shag, one of the great developments of terpsichorean culture and native to this State, is performed to music known as rhythm and blues. Both the music and dance are structured on time signature and can be performed to almost any tempo, as long as the basic step is maintained and kept in time to the music.

THE STATE FOLK DANCE
The Square Dance

The General Assembly by Act No. 329, 1994, designated the Square Dance as the official American Folk Dance of the State. Square dancing is a traditional form of family recreation in South Carolina and is an activity for young and old which has been recorded throughout South Carolina's history. Square dancing is the American Folk Dance which is called, cued, or prompted to the dancers and includes squares, rounds, clogging, contra, line, and heritage dances.

THE STATE WALTZ
The Richardson Waltz

The Richardson Waltz was designated as the official State Waltz by Act No. 389 in 2000. This waltz, a beautiful and soulful melody, is a memento of the musical tradition of the Richardson family, descendants of General Richard Richardson, and has for many generations played an unofficial but important role in the musical history of South Carolina.

THE STATE SONGS
"Carolina"
Complete lyrics

Acting on the memorial of the South Carolina Daughters of the American Revolution that the patriotic song "Carolina," written by Henry Timrod, South Carolina's most beloved poet, set to music by Miss Anne Custis Burgess, be made "legally the State Song," the General Assembly, on February 11, 1911, adopted Senator W.L. Mauldin's Concurrent Resolution that it "be accented and declared to be the State Song of South Carolina."

"South Carolina on My Mind"
Complete Lyrics

"South Carolina on My Mind" created, sung and recorded by Hank Martin and Buzz Arledge, native South Carolinians, was designated by Act No. 302, 1984, as an official State Song.

THE STATE MUSIC
The Spiritual

ACT 64, (H.177), 1999 designated THE SPIRITUAL as the Official Music of the State.
The spiritual is a song originating in the slave era that deals primarily with a religious or sacred theme. Much of this music originated along the coastal regions of South Carolina. The spiritual was passed down orally for many years and first committed to writing in South Carolina on St. Helena Island by a freed black woman and a white Union Army officer during the Civil War. The publication of an 1867 book on slave songs was the result of the work done by an educational mission on the Port Royal islands in 1861.

The earliest known spirituals were taken from passages of the Bible. Some well-known examples of spirituals are "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot", "Steal Away to Jesus", "Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen", "Roll, Jordan, Roll", "Wade in the Water" "Come by Here Lord, Come by Here", "This Little Light of Mine", "Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child", "Go Down, Moses", "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands", and "Follow the Drinking Gourd".

Booker T. Washington probably best described spirituals as "... the spontaneous outbursts of intense religious fervor... having their origin chiefly in the camp meetings, the revivals and in other religious gatherings... the music of these songs goes to the heart because it comes from the heart...". Those South Carolinians who perform the "Gullah Shout" state that spirituals are key to getting the rhythm for the "Shout". In old spirituals style, a leader improvises the text, time, and melody and other singers respond by repeating short phrases, and this traditional West African singing style is referred to as leader-chorus or call-and-response.

The legacy of spirituals is still evident in African-American communities where the "talking back" or call and response heard among churchgoers comes directly from slave songs and spirituals. For many South Carolina citizens, the spirituals were the first songs they learned. Singing a spiritual is one way of honoring one's past and lineage. Although spirituals are not literature, the Norton Anthology of African American Literature signaled their importance by opening up the anthology with a chapter entitled "The Vernacular Tradition" and spirituals are the first discussed oral tradition of black expression.

THE STATE POPULAR MUSIC
Beach Music

The General Assembly by Act No. 15, 2001 designated beach music as the official popular music of South Carolina. Beach music has contributed tremendously to the enjoyment of our citizens and has become synonymous with the Shag.

THE STATE OPERA
Porgy and Bess

Porgy and Bess was designated the official Opera of the State by the General Assembly by Act 94, 2001.

THE STATE POET LAUREATE
Marjory Wentworth

Marjory Wentworth was born in Lynn, Massachusetts. Educated at Mt. Holyoke College and Oxford University, she received her M.A. in English Literature and Creative Writing from New York University. Her poems have appeared in numerous books and magazines, and she has twice been nominated for The Pushcart Prize. Nightjars, a chapbook of her poems, was published by Laurel Publishing in 1995. Most recently, her poems have been published with Mary Edna Fraser's art in a book of poetry and monotype prints called What the Water Gives Me. Noticing Eden, a collection of poems, was published by Hub City Press in October 2003. She teaches poetry in "Expressions of Healing"—an arts and healing program for cancer patients and their families. She has recently completed a non-fiction manuscript about her work with cancer patients. She also teaches creative writing at The Charleston County School of the Arts. Ms. Wentworth serves on the Board of Directors of the Southern Literature Council of Charleston. She lives on Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina, with her husband Peter and their three sons.

THE STATE GEM
The Amethyst

The Amethyst was designated as the official State Gem Stone by the General Assembly June 24, 1969 (Act No. 345). "S.C. is one of three states where the gem stone Amethyst of good quality is found in the U.S.; the curator of mineralogy for the Smithsonian Institute has graded one of the largest early specimens from this State as the finest seen in this country; such stone now holds first place in the Amethyst section in the institute...is the most prized type of quartz for its wide use and various shades and hue from deep orchid color."

THE STATE STONE
Blue Granite

The General Assembly by Act No. 345 of 1969, adopted the Blue Granite as the official stone of the State. The Act stated that "the blue granite stone of this State has been widely used to beautify all areas of South Carolina.

THE STATE GRASS
Indian Grass

Indian Grass, Sorghastrum nutans, was designated as the official Grass of the State by Act 94, 2001.

Source: South Carolina Legistature

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South Carolina Newspapers

South Carolina Newspapers

Aiken Aiken Standard
Anderson Anderson Independent-Mail
Barnwell People-Sentinel
Beaufort The Beaufort Gazette
Bennettsville Marlboro Herald-Advocate
Bluffton Bluffton Today (
Calhoun Falls Calhoun Falls Today
Camden Chronicle-Independent
Charleston Charleston City Paper
Charleston Regional Bus. Journal
Charleston The Post and Courier
Cheraw The Cheraw Chronicle
Chester The Chester News and Reporter
Clover The Clover Herald
Columbia Free Times
Columbia The State
Edgefield The Citizen News
Edgefield The Edgefield Advertiser
Elloree The Elloree Dispatch
Florence Morning News
Fort Mill Fort Mill Times
Gaffney The Chronicle
Gaffney The Ledger
Georgetown Georgetown Times
Greenville GSA Business Journal
Greenville The Greenville News
Greenwood The Index-Journal
Greer Citizen
Hartsville The Messenger
Hilton Head Island The Island Packet
Kingstree The News
Lake Wylie The Lake Wylie Pilot
Lancaster The Lancaster News
Landrum The Leader News
Lexington Lexington County Chronicle
Myrtle Beach The Sun News
Orangeburg Times & Democrat
Pickens The Pickens Sentinel
Rock Hill The Herald
Saluda Saluda Standard Sentinel
Seneca Daily Journal
Simpsonville Tribune Times
Spartanburg Herald-Journal
Sumter The Item
Union The Union Daily Time
Walhalla Keowee Courier
Williamston The Journal Online
Winnsboro The Herald Independent
York Yorkville Enquirer

College Newspapers
Bob Jones Univ The Collegian
Clemson Univ The Tiger
Coastal Carolina Univ The Chanticleer
College of Charleston George St Observer
Furman Univ The Paladin
Univ of SC Columbia The Daily Gamecock
Winthrop Univ The Johnsonian

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Top 20 Scenic Drives in South Carolina. SC Best Scenic Drives

Top 20 Scenic Drives in South Carolina. SC Best Scenic Drives

#1. Blue Ridge Mountains: Walhalla to Whitewater Falls
A spectacular 75-mile drive through forests, around and over mountains, and across rivers and gorges, offering majestic vistas and cool, idyllic resting spots. From the guidebook "Scenic Driving South Carolina"

Walhalla, SC - Scenic Drives - 75 miles

#2. ACE Basin: Walterboro to Old Sheldon Church
This trip begins in the historic, charming, well-preserved town of Walterboro, then takes you through the watershed of the enchanting Ashepoo, Combahee, and Edisto Rivers. From the guidebook "Scenic Driving South Carolina"

Walterboro, SC - Scenic Drives

#3. Mountain Bridge Natural Area: Jones Gap to Keowee-Toxaway
This 80-mile drive takes travelers through the Mountain Bridge Natural Area and up and down the Blue Ridge escarpment. A long precipice at the southern edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
From the guidebook "Scenic Driving South Carolina"

Pickens, SC - Scenic Drives - 80 miles

#4. Historic Charleston: Daniel Island to James Island
This fascinating and diverse drive in metropolitan Charleston takes visitors across major waterways, through stunning saltwater marshlands, along inviting beaches, and past numerous beautiful homes. From the guidebook "Scenic Driving South Carolina"

Charleston, SC - Scenic Drives

#5. Historic Beaufort and Sea Islands: Beaufort to Hunting Island State Park
This 30-mile trip begins in the historic, picturesque waterfront town of Beaufort and carries sightseers across salt marshes, creeks, and the Beaufort River to the quaint town of Port Royal,. From the guidebook "Scenic Driving South Carolina"

Beaufort, SC - Scenic Drives - 30 miles

#6. Edisto and Ashley Rivers: Charleston Plantations to Francis Beidler Forest
Beginning on the west side of Charleston, this 70-mile drive passes Drayton Hall, Middleton Place, and Magnolia Plantations on the Ashley River, then travels through isolated rural areas. From the guidebook "Scenic Driving South Carolina"

Drayton, SC - Scenic Drives - 70 miles

#7. Congaree Basin and Lake Marion: Hopkins to Santee State Park
This is a pretty 65-mile countryside ride to scenic natural areas and remote villages in South Carolina’s upper coastal plain. Special Attractions: Congaree Swamp National Monument, Cedar Creek. From the guidebook "Scenic Driving South Carolina"

Hopkins, SC - Scenic Drives - 65 miles

#8. Waccamaw Neck: Murrells Inlet to Pawleys Island
This 20-mile coastal drive begins in the restaurant-laden fishing village of Murrells Inlet and takes travelers to exquisite Brookgreen Gardens, salty Huntington Beach State Park. From the guidebook "Scenic Driving South Carolina"

Pawleys Island, SC - Scenic Drives - 20 miles

#9. Thoroughbred Country: Aiken to Barnwell
Begin in elegant Aiken and travel 75 miles through horse pasture countryside, past the dark waters of the South Edisto River, and into old railroad towns that time has passed by. From the guidebook "Scenic Driving South Carolina"

Aiken, SC - Scenic Drives - 75 miles

#10. Sassafras Mountain - South Carolina Highpoint
Highpoint rank by height: 29th. Here's another state that hasn't done much to mark its highest point. However, the region is attractive in its natural state . From the guidebook "Highpoint Adventures: The Complete Guide to the 50 State Highpoints"

Sunset, SC - Scenic Drives

#11. Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway: Lake Hartwell to Cowpens
Passing by state parks, fruit orchards, and small villages, the 110-mile Cherokee Scenic Highway (SC 11) follows an ancient Cherokee pathway in the looming shadow of the southern edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains. From the guidebook "Scenic Driving South Carolina"

Walhalla, SC - Scenic Drives - 110 miles

#12. Francis Marion National Forest: Awendaw to Biggin Church Ruins
A 48-mile cruise in the Coastal Plain through nature, history, and rural culture, past beautiful forests, marshlands, and streams, punctuated with historic sites. From the guidebook "Scenic Driving South Carolina"

Awendaw, SC - Scenic Drives - 48 miles

#13. Cotton and Sand Hills: Woods Bay to Cheraw
A 115-mile jaunt through cotton fields, peach orchards, and forested sand hills, beginning at a boggy “Carolina bay” and ending in the pretty and historic town of Cheraw. From the guidebook "Scenic Driving South Carolina"

Lynchburg, SC - Scenic Drives - 115 miles

#14. Midlands Forest and Rivers: Newberry Loop
A 110-mile loop drive highlighted by charming little towns, delightful old churches, and the rivers and woodlands of the Enoree/Tyger District of Sumter National Forest. From the guidebook "Scenic Driving South Carolina"

Newberry, SC - Scenic Drives - 110 miles

#15. Winyah Bay and Santee River Delta: Georgetown to McClellanville
Beginning in the heart of historic Georgetown, this 45-mile tour takes visitors through plantation-dotted coastal marshland and the northern edge of Francis Marion National Forest. From the guidebook "Scenic Driving South Carolina"

Georgetown, SC - Scenic Drives - 45 miles

#16. Lake Moultrie Loop: Pinopolis to Diversion Canal
A 70-mile trip around the edges of Lake Moultrie, full of canals, history, and natural beauty. Special Attractions: Pinopolis, Old Santee Canal Park, Tail Race Canal, Francis Marion Forest, Swamp Fox . From the guidebook "Scenic Driving South Carolina"

Pinopolis, SC - Scenic Drives - 70 miles

#17. Wateree Basin: Wateree River to Santee National Wildlife Refuge
This 95-mile drive through rural Coastal Plain South Carolina is a delightful blend of nature, history, agriculture, and southern culture in its most basic sense. From the guidebook "Scenic Driving South Carolina"

Camden, SC - Scenic Drives - 95 miles

#18. Wadmalaw, Johns, and Edisto Islands: Rockville to Edisto Beach
This 75-mile trip across South Carolina’s rural Sea Islands begins in the village of Rockville and ends at Edisto Beach on the Atlantic Ocean, crossing Wadmalaw Island, Johns Island, and Edisto Island. From the guidebook "Scenic Driving South Carolina"

Rockville, SC - Scenic Drives - 75 miles

#19. Lower Savannah River Valley: Estill to Hilton Head Island
Beginning in the rural town of Estill and ending at the edge of the popular seaside resort of Hilton Head Island, this 97-mile drive in the Lower Savannah River Valley takes visitors through remote coubtry. From the guidebook "Scenic Driving South Carolina"

Estill, SC - Scenic Drives - 97 miles

#20. Oscar Wigginton Memorial Scenic Byway
A 14-mile highway through the wooded foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Located in the extreme northwest corner of South Carolina in the gentle foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. From the guidebook "National Forest Scenic Byways East & South"

Walhalla, SC - Scenic Drives - 14 miles

Horry County, South Carolina

Horry County, South Carolina

Horry County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. This name honored Revolutionary War Hero, Peter Horry. Brigadier General Horry was born in South Carolina sometime around 1743 and started his distinguished military career in 1775 as one of 20 captains the Provincial Congress of South Carolina elected to serve the 1st and 2nd Regiments. In 1790 he was assigned to the South Carolina militia under Brigadier General Francis “Swamp Fox” Marion.

As of 2005, the population of Horry County is 226,992. Founded in 1801, its county seat is Conway6, and its largest city is Myrtle Beach. The county shares with Georgetown County an arc-shaped strip of sandy beaches and barrier islands called the Grand Strand, which is a major U. S. tourist destination and retirement community. The area centered in Myrtle Beach is becoming a metropolitan area.

As of the census²estimates of 2003, there were 210,757 people, 81,800 households, and 54,478 families residing in the county. Horry is one of South Carolinas fastest growing counties. The population density was 67/km² (173/mi²). There were 122,085 housing units at an average density of 42/km² (108/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 81.05% White, 15.50% Black or African American, 0.40% Native American, 0.76% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 1.16% from other races, and 1.07% from two or more races. 2.57% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 81,800 households out of which 26.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.40% were married couples living together, 11.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.40% were non-families. 25.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.84.

In the county, the population was spread out with 21.30% under the age of 18, 9.40% from 18 to 24, 29.30% from 25 to 44, 25.00% from 45 to 64, and 15.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 96.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.10 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $36,470, and the median income for a family was $42,676. Males had a median income of $27,663 versus $21,676 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,949. About 8.40% of families and 12.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.90% of those under age 18 and 8.70% of those age 65 or over.

Major Cities

* Conway
* Myrtle Beach
* North Myrtle Beach

Other Cities and towns

* Aynor
* Bucksport
* Garden City
* Loris
* Socastee
* Surfside Beach

Small towns and Communities

* Allsbrook
* Atlantic Beach
* Bayboro
* Briacliffe Acres
* Brookesville
* Bucksville
* Burgess
* Carolina Forest
* Cherry Grove
* Crescent Beach
* Forestbrook
* Galivants Ferry
* Glass Hill
* Grande Dunes
* Gurley
* Hickory Grove
* Ingram Beach
* Konig
* Little River
* Longs
* Myrtle Ridge
* Nixonville
* Poplar
* Prince Creek
* Red Hill
* Slumville
* Springmaid Beach
* Wachesaw
* Wampee
* Windy Hill

Horry County, South Carolina History

Originally part of colonial Craven County (1682), Horry County has also been part of Prince George Winyah (1722), Prince Frederick (1734), and All Saints (1767) parishes, which served as early religious and civic jurisdictions. This area, which became part of newly-formed Georgetown District in 1769, was given its present boundaries and named Kingston County in 1785. In 1801, it was renamed Horry District, and, in 1868, Horry County.

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Edisto Island South Carolina

Edisto Island South Carolina

South Carolina’s best-kept secret. Edisto Island is the ultimate vacation destination and place to move too and live a quite life. Come rent or buy a beach cottage, throw a cast net for shrimp, dip your toes in the surf, or build a sandcastle. Experience the perfect combination of oceanfront beaches, saltwater marshes and Lowcountry oaks draped in Spanish moss.

Edisto SC is a quiet family island-a gathering place to renew the spirit and familial ties. It is a place of little commercialization with responsible development. We place a premium on keeping nature unspoiled in a harmony of friendly people.

Approximately 45 miles south of Charleston and east of Walterboro, coastal Highway U.S. 17 junctures with S.C. Highway 174. From there it is a leisurely 20 minute drive along Highway 174 to Edisto while passing through moss-covered oak archways, past old country churches, working farms and antebellum plantation estates. The Intra-Coastal Waterway at the McKinley Washington, Jr. Bridge marks the gateway to Edisto Island.

Edisto Beach and Edisto Island remains one of the FEW unspoiled beach areas on the East Coast. The lifestyle is fashioned in a Lowcountry profile and the area's appeal is its unstructured atmosphere. Neither permanent residents nor visitors require formality. It is a casual, relaxed, natural feeling that is experienced by all.

Some sources state that Edisto was settled before Charleston, but no records prove or disprove this statement. Records do show that Edisto was purchased from the Edistow tribe of Indians by the Earl of Shaftsbury, one of the original Lord Proprietors, for some cloth, hatchets, beads and other goods in 1674. Rice and indigo were among the first crops planted; however, Sea Island Cotton became world famous. It is reliably stated that the Pope in Rome insisted that his garments be made of Edisto Island cotton.

The cotton industry brought great prosperity to the Island and many of the Plantation owners built magnificent homes and furnished them with the very best of furniture and books. Some of these Plantation homes are still standing. You may take a tour of the Island and view some of these homes if you wish.

Following the end of the War Between The States and the advent of the boll weevil, the cotton industry died and the Islanders started truck farming, shrimping and fishing. Today, tourism is also one of the largest industries on Edisto Island.

Resort development began on Edisto Beach in the 1920s when beachgoers had to time their arrival to coincide with low tide in order to cross the marsh areas by driving on beds of oyster shells. They then crossed over the dunes to the beach and drove along the ocean to their cottages which had no electricity or running water.

Development was slow in the early days and damage from a major hurricane in 1940 destroyed many of the existing homes. Following World War II, development on Edisto Beach began to increase.

Edisto Driving Distances
Charleston SC – 45 miles
Walterboro SC – 45 miles
Columbia SC – 2.5 hours
Charlotte NC– 4 hours
Greenville SC – 4 hours
Atlanta GA– 5 hours

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Folly Beach South Carolina

Folly Beach South Carolina


THE CITY OF FOLLY BEACH is a barrier island, six miles long and the closest beach to historical Charleston, South Carolina, 15 minutes via the Connector. Folly Beach is the home of sea, sand, and surfing, historical and cultural sites; a maritime forest; Morris Island Lighthouse; gourmet food, endangered species of birds; and southern hospitality. Folly Beach is a "must see - must visit - must live at" place.

Folly Beach has always been a part of coastal South Carolina’s history and charm. Nestled between the Folly River and the Atlantic Ocean, just fifteen minutes from downtown Charleston, the barrier island of Folly Beach truly offers you the best of both worlds.

Locals refer to our little corner of the world as the "Edge of America".

When you wake up in the morning you'll enjoy the sunrise on the beach and finish your day watching a spectacular sunset on the Folly River.
On the eastern tip of our Island you'll find an outstanding view of the Morris Island Lighthouse from one of our three county parks. The Fishing Pier, which extends more than 1,045 feet into the Atlantic Ocean, hosts fishing tournaments...and if you want to fish, you can rent everything you need at the shop on the Pier.

You'll catch sight of loggerhead turtles nesting, dolphins playing and see bald eagles soaring in the sky. Folly is home to many endangered species and we do our part in protecting and encouraging their continued success.

Accommodations range from quaint cottages, ultra modern beach houses, to sleek condominiums and a luxury hotel. So no matter what your budget needs, Folly is sure to fit into it.

You’ll also find some of the finest food on the coast here in Folly Beach. Whether you’re looking for a gourmet meal, a seafood feast or a tasty sandwich, you'll find it here. If you prefer to cook at home, you can shop one of our local markets and prepare fresh local fish in your own kitchen.

Folly’s local shops offer a variety of goods and services. Everything from bathing suits, surf boards and surfing gear, to souvenirs, local art, sea shells and gifts …all within minutes in our quaint little town.

No matter what your interests – tennis, fishing, kayaking, surfing, theater, arts or beach combing, Folly Beach offers it all year long. In fact our surfing is some of the best on the east coast and Folly hosts a number of surf events throughout the year.

There is simply no place like Folly Beach…and our web site is dedicated to providing all the information you need to have a wonderful time here on Folly Beach....the "Edge of America". Source: Folly Beach NC

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Mount Pleasant South Carolina

Mount Pleasant South Carolina

Mount Pleasant is located on South Carolina's central coast, just east of Charleston and North Charleston. It was founded in 1680 and is the home of Shem Creek (known for its shrimp boats and seafood restaurants) ... and the Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum. A mild climate, excellent public schools, low crime rates, abundant housing in a wide price range, ample opportunities for spousal employment, and access to artistic and cultural amenities.

A mild climate, excellent public schools, low crime rates, abundant housing in a wide price range, ample opportunities for spousal employment, and access to artistic and cultural amenities are fueling the region’s rapid growth. These strong regional factors and the amenities found in the Town of Mount Pleasant make it one of the premier communities to be found in the United States, just ask our residents.

Mount Pleasant is the premier housing destination for new residents. With a population of more than 56,000, Mount Pleasant is now the sixth largest municipality in South Carolina. The rapid growth of the Town of Mount Pleasant has fueled the construction of a wealth of housing in new residential developments and planned communities. The spectrum of housing in the Town ranges from exclusive golf, swim, and racquet oriented “gated” communities with custom homes in the $300,000-plus range, to a large number of homes in more traditional developments priced in the $150,000-200,000 range, to a large stock of entry-level homes in the $90,000-120,000 category. Townhouses, cluster homes and apartment complexes provide substantial permanent, transient and temporary housing options. Lower property taxes and a very reasonable cost of living provide more housing options than other urban areas.

In 2003, the median selling price for an existing home in the region was $165,000 (with an average selling price of approximately $230,064). However, housing costs vary greatly by community.

MOUNT PLEASANT SC RESIDENTIAL HOME SALES
(SELLING PRICE BY SUB-MARKET)

Submarket Price - 2003 Median Selling Price/2003 Average Selling Price
Berkeley County - $139,292/ $166,267
Dorchester County - $148,900/ $162,429
Charleston County - $190,000/ $286,200
Mount Pleasant/East Cooper Area - $228,000/ $304,298
Kiawah & Seabrook Islands - $316,500/ $422,093
North Charleston - $103,000/ $102,934
Peninsula Charleston (above Crosstown Expway) - $155,000/ $197,642
Peninsula Charleston (below Crosstown Expway) - $420,000/ $601,879
West Islands - $192,000/ $260,544
West of the Ashley River - $160,000/ $177,113
Wild Dunes - $572,500/ $650,775
Charleston Region - $165,000/ $230,064

Historical Summary of Mount Pleasant

Originally occupied by the Sewee Indians, Mount Pleasant’s first white settlers arrived from England on July 6, 1680 under the leadership of Captain Florentia O’Sullivan.
Captain O’Sullivan had been granted 2,340 acres which included not only the island that bears his name, but also the land that was to become Mount Pleasant. On the earliest map of the time this area was called “North Point.”

In 1696 fifty-one new settlers arrived. Each family was allotted several hundred acres in the area that became known as Christ Church parish. In 1706 the Province of Carolina withstood several attacks by the Spanish and the French and were victorious in defeating French invaders in an area known as “Abcaw.”

The area of “Abcaw” was Hobcaw Plantation, located between Shem Creek and the Wando River. Later, it was also known as shipyard Plantation because its deep water and abundance of good timber made it ideal for a prosperous shipbuilding enterprise. Lands adjacent to Hobcaw Point were owned at different times by several different families, many of which maintained ferries which served Mount Pleasant.

In 1770 Andrew Hibben obtained a ferry charter and bought land from Jacob Motte on the south side of Shem Creek. Hibben’s ferry was the first to connect Haddrell’s Point with the city of Charleston.

Mount Pleasant played a leading role in the first major military engagement – and victory – of the Revolutionary War. When Charleston finally fell to the British on November 12, 1775 Cornwallis crossed the Cooper River with 2,500 troops and took possession of Haddrell’s Point. The British headquarters is said to have been the home of Jacob Motte, later known as Hibben House.

The first small settlement to become a village was Greenwich. It was adjacent to Jacob Motte’s “Mount Pleasant” estate and was the home plot of 100 acres belonging to Jonathon Scott. James Hibben (son of Andrew Hibben), who owned the waterfront property adjacent to Motte’s, purchased “Mount Pleasant” in 1803 and divided it into 35 large lots. On December 20, 1837 the village of Greenwich was merged with Mount Pleasant and incorporated by an act of the Assembly. In 1858 the limits of the town were extended to embrace Hilliardsville, an area acquired in 1847 by Charles Jugnot and Oliver Hilliard for a picnic ground. Hilliardsville included a grove of live oaks called Hort’s Grove (now known as Alhambra Park). Lucasville, a settlement on Shem Creek, was merged with Mount Pleasant in 1872.

On September 24, 1860 a public meeting was held in Mount Pleasant that produced the first secession resolution of the state. The secession convention met in Charleston December 20, 1860 and seven southern states formed the Confederate States of America. With the advent of the Civil War, Battery Gary and an adjacent floating battery between Mount Pleasant and Sullivan’s Island were instrumental in defense of the town, as well as attacks on Fort Sumter. The Town was also defended by a line of fortifications from Elliot’s Creek at Boone Hall to Copahee Sound. Mount Pleasant was also the secret training ground for the nine-man crew of the Confederate submarine CSS Hunley. It was from Breach Inlet in 1864 that this small vessel was launched to attack and sink the Housitanic.

As a result of the Civil War, slaves who worked the area plantations were free to seek their own enterprise. Of special note is Scanlonville, one of the first African-American communities to be formed in Charleston after the Civil War which still exists today in Mount Pleasant. Robert Scanlon, a former slave and freedman carpenter, purchased the 614 acre property known as Remley’s Plantation bordering Charleston Harbor along the Wando River in Mount Pleasant. Robert Scanlon was the president and founder of the Charleston Land Company, formed by 100 poor African-American men of Charleston who paid $10 per share to purchase large tracts of land in the area. The Charleston Land Company then divided it up for possession by freed slaves seeking to own their own land. Remley’s Plantation was divided into farm lots and town lots (which were smaller) to form the community of Scanlonville. The Charleston Land Company and Scanlonville are one of the only four known cooperative ventures among African-American freedmen after the Civil War.

West of Scanlonville was Riverside, the largest and oldest of five black beaches in Charleston County. Riverside “officially” opened in 1930 and featured a dance pavilion, athletics field, bathhouse, playground and a boardwalk along the Wando River. Riverside Pavilion was the only venue for black Charlestonians to see musical legends like Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Louie Armstrong, B.B. King, and Ivory Joe Hunter. Music performances at the Pavilion spawned Juke Joints, or night clubs, in Scanlonville and eventually a hotel called White’s Paradise – where James Brown was known to have frequented. After the original park owner died in 1975, operations of the Riverside property were taken over by Charleston County who eventually sold it to a company that developed it into a gated community.

In 1883 Charleston County was divided and Mount Pleasant was placed in Berkeley County and named the county seat. Six years later, it was decided that Moncks Corner would be the county seat and Mount Pleasant reverted to its former boundaries in Charleston County.

Twenty years after the war, Mount Pleasant was populated by 783 residents. Four miles of street were laid with shells and the town was known as a pleasure and health resort for the planters of Christ Church parish and people of Charleston. Stores and dwellings rented for ten and twenty dollars a month. Truck farming was a major occupation and Mount Pleasant was the site of a sawmill and brick factory. There were nine stores, mostly owned by residents of German origin. A steam ferry provided transportation between Charleston and the Village until the first Cooper River Bridge was built in 1929

A newspaper article in 1889 reported, “The health of Mount Pleasant has been unprecedently fine for the past year. The town council expends about $2,000 on the streets and other necessary improvement, and the money is so judiciously applied that Mount Pleasant, in regard to general appearance, is one of the model towns of the state.”

Mount Pleasant continues to stand as a model town, not only in South Carolina, but also in the nation.

(Summary adapted from the History of Mount Pleasant article in Mount Pleasant, S.C. Sesquicentennial Souvenir Program and Scanlonville, Charleston County, South Carolina: the community and the cemetery, prepared by Michael Trinkley and the Chicora Foundation, 2001) Source: Mount Pleasant SC

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James Island South Carolina

James Island South Carolina

James Island is a large triangular sea island that is framed by Wappoo Creek and Charleston Harbor on the north, Morris Island and Folly Beach on the east, and the Stono River and Johns Island on the west. Affectionately nicknamed "Jim Isle," it is laced with creeks and sounds ... and well known for its farming, fishing and shrimping, ancient live oaks, and more recently, its Holiday Festival of Lights.

The Civil War began on James Island on the morning of April 12, 1861, when Confederate forces at Fort Johnson fired on Union-occupied Fort Sumter. Both forts were located on the island's northern shore.

Most of the fighting in the Charleston area during the rest of the Civil War also occurred on James Island and Morris Island, as Union troops tried to invade Charleston from the south, from their base on Folly Beach. All of these efforts, including notable assaults on Fort Lamar and Battery Wagner, were defeated.

James Island is a large triangular barrier island in the Atlantic Ocean adjacent to the historic downtown of Charleston, South Carolina. Located on the south of Charleston Harbor, it shares an historic and military importance with Sullivan's Island on the north. The island is separated from the peninsula and downtown Charleston by the Ashley River, and from the mainland by Wappoo Creek and the Stono River.

Fort Sumter is located on an island just off the northern shore and was the site of the first battle of the Civil War. Several battles and skirmishes of that war were fought on the island (as seen in the movie Glory).

As of the 2000 census, the United States Census Bureau reported that 33,781 people lived on the island. The northern and western parts of island are part of the city of Charleston as well as some southern parts. The majority of the southern section of the island is more rural and includes the town of James Island, South Carolina, but the town has failed in its previous attempts to incorporate. A most recent attempt, with a June 2006 vote, was successful, but its incorporation is again being contested. The most southern parts of the island are in the City of Folly Beach, South Carolina. As defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, the population of James Island is included within the Charleston-North Charleston Urbanized Area and the larger Charleston-North Charleston Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Samuel Smalls, the man that the novel Porgy and subsequent opera Porgy and Bess are based on, is buried in the cemetery beside James Island Presbyterian Church.

Comedian Stephen Colbert spent some of his childhood on James Island.

James Island SC remained predominantly rural until the 1960s. It has since become a residential suburb, and much of its beauty is sought after factor by those looking to live in the area

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Greenville County SC

Greenville County South Carolina

Greenville County is the economic engine of the Upstate region; it is a county on the move. As we grow, we are committed to being a vibrant, diverse community, with abundant opportunities for unmatched quality of life, one that blends innovation with respect for tradition.

Greenville County is a county located in the state of South Carolina, United States. As of 2006, the population is 417,166, making it the most populous county in the state. It is included in the Greenville, South Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area. Its county seat is Greenville

While the low country of South Carolina had been settled for many years, Greenville County, once the stronghold of the Cherokee Indians, was not ceded until 1777. The Greenville District was created in 1786, but was known as Pleasantburg until 1831. The origins of the name Greenville County are uncertain. The county was either named for an early resident, Isaac Green or Revolutionary War general Nathanael Greene.

The first settler in present Greenville County was Richard Pearis. He married a Cherokee woman and records indicate that the Cherokee tribe thought so highly of him that he was given several tracts of land by the Cherokee Indian tribe. On part of this estate now stands the City of Greenville and Paris Mountain, it's name a derivative of Pearis.

The city of Greenville was founded in 1770 at the site of the Reedy River Falls Park in downtown Greenville. The falls were once the source of power for early industries. The land around Greenville became a village centered around a trading post and grist mill.

Greenville evolved at the vision of Vardry McBee, whom some call the "Father of Greenville". He was instrumental in moving Furman University from Edgefield to Greenville in 1851 and in securing Greenville's first railroad. McBee encouraged the construction of mills to take advantage of Greenville's proximity to fast-flowing water, the Reedy River. Soon the town was the home to a number of grist, textile and paper mills and the largest carriage factory east of the Mississippi. By the end of the 19th century and into the next, Greenville industry was expanding up and down the banks of the Reedy River.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,059 km² (795 mi²). 2,046 km² (790 mi²) of it is land and 13 km² (5 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.61% water.

Adjacent Counties
Henderson County, North Carolina - north
Polk County, North Carolina - northeast
Spartanburg County, South Carolina - east
Laurens County, South Carolina - southeast
Abbeville County, South Carolina - south
Anderson County, South Carolina - southwest
Pickens County, South Carolina - west
Transylvania County, North Carolina - northwest

Demographics
As of the census2estimate of 2003, there are 395,357 people thus making this the most populous county in the state. There are 149,556 households, and 101,997 families residing in the county. The population density is 186/km² (480/mi²). There are 162,803 housing units at an average density of 80/km² (206/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 77.53% White, 18.30% Black or African American, 0.19% Native American, 1.38% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 1.42% from other races, and 1.14% from two or more races. 3.76% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 149,556 households out of which 31.90% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.30% are married couples living together, 12.30% have a female householder with no husband present, and 31.80% are non-families. 26.80% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.50% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.47 and the average family size is 3.00.

In the county, the population is spread out with 24.60% under the age of 18, 9.60% from 18 to 24, 31.20% from 25 to 44, 22.80% from 45 to 64, and 11.70% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 94.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 91.60 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $41,149, and the median income for a family is $50,332. Males have a median income of $37,313 versus $26,034 for females. The per capita income for the county is $22,081. 10.50% of the population and 7.90% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 13.20% of those under the age of 18 and 10.60% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Cities and Towns
(population figures are from the 2000 census)

Fountain Inn (pop. 6,017)
Greenville (pop. 56,002)
Greer (pop. 16,843)
Mauldin (pop. 15,224)
Simpsonville (pop. 14,352)
Travelers Rest (pop. 4,099)

Unincorporated Communities
Berea
City View
Dunean
Five Forks
Gantt
Golden Grove
Highlands
Jackson Grove
Judson
Parker
Sans Souci
Slater-Marietta
Taylors
Tigerville
Wade Hampton
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Abbeville County SC

Abbeville County SC

Located in Region 2 of the South Carolina National Heritage Corridor, Abbeville has much to offer both the visitor and resident.

Abbeville County, dating back to the 1700s, is rich in history from time of the Cherokee Indians. Dr. Joannes de la Howe is credited for naming Abbeville after his native city in France, and Jefferson Davis held his last war cabinet meeting at the Burt-Stark Mansion.

Today, Abbeville is a modern county with industrial parks, new schools, colleges, churches, an arts center, community centers, an opera house, 19th century homes, historical sites, recreational areas, state parks, and lakes

Abbeville County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of 2000, the population was 26,167. The 2005 Census Estimate placed the population at 26,133[1] Its county seat is Abbeville6. It is the first county in the United States alphabetically.

Abbeville County is a blend of the old and the new. The people of the towns are commited to preserving the county's natural beauty and its valuable historic buildings and sites, and to welcoming new businesses, industries, and visitors.

Within the past few years, 80 Mennonite families moving into the area have found that rural Abbeville County meets their cultural needs. The county has also attracted an increasing number of retirees, who enjoy the quieter, slower pace of day to day living, but can still get a taste of cosmopolitan life in the nearby cities.

Historic Sites and Attractions

Historic Abbeville County South Carolina is rich in history and rich in natural resources.

Abbeville County is 508 square miles and encompasses the natural resources of Calhoun Falls State Park and Marina, Richard Russell Dam, and Sumter National Forest. Historically Abbeville County includes the Abbeville Opera House and historic district, the Burk-Stark Mansion circa 1841, and Erskine College located in the town of Due West.

Founded in 1758, Abbeville County is the “Birthplace and Deathbed of the Confederacy” and claims John C. Calhoun as a native son. Abbeville County: A Great Place to Live.

Abbeville was once one of five counties carved out of the old Ninety Six District in 1785. The courthouse town of Abbeville was built on land that once belonged to Revolutionary War Leader Andrew Pickens. It was also the spot where famed statesman John C. Calhoun launched his public career.

Abbeville has been home to many influential people, including nineteenth century black leader Bishop Henry Mcneal Turner, one of the founders of the African Methodist Church,and Thomas D. Howie, twentieth century national hero who was known as "the Major of St. Lo" in World War Two. Antebellum Abbeville was one of the most prosperous towns in the upcountry, and in competition with such towns as Anderson and Greenville, it secured the first branch of the Bank of the State of South Carolina on the eve of the Civil War.

Today in Abbeville, you'll find the elegant Opera House on a tree shaded town square surrounded by specialty and antique shops;the Burt-Stark House, which is the meeting place of the Confederate Council of War; and old Trinity Church, built in 1860 and noted for its Gothic Revival architecture. The Abbeville Historic District includes about 300 other buildings. Guided tours are available through the Greater Abbeville Chamber of Commerce.

Adjacent Counties
Greenville County, South Carolina - north
Anderson County, South Carolina - north
Laurens County, South Carolina - northeast
Greenwood County, South Carolina - east
McCormick County, South Carolina - southeast
Elbert County, Georgia - west

Demographics
As of the census² of 2000, there were 26,167 people, 10,131 households, and 7,284 families residing in the county. The population density was 20/km² (52/mi²). There were 11,656 housing units at an average density of 9/km² (23/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 68.33% White, 30.29% Black or African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.31% from other races, and 0.71% from two or more races. 0.83% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 10,131 households out of which 31.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.20% were married couples living together, 15.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.10% were non-families. 25.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the county, the population was spread out with 25.30% under the age of 18, 9.50% from 18 to 24, 26.70% from 25 to 44, 23.80% from 45 to 64, and 14.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 92.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.00 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $32,635, and the median income for a family was $38,847. Males had a median income of $30,452 versus $21,045 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,370. About 10.10% of families and 13.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.20% of those under age 18 and 16.90% of those age 65 or over.

Cities and towns
Abbeville
Antreville (Unincorporated)
Calhoun Falls
Donalds
Due West
Lake Secession (Unincorporated)
Lowndesville
Ware Shoals (Abbeville/Greenwood Counties)

Notable residents
John C. Calhoun, (1782-1850), born in the Abbeville District, United States Congressman and United States Senator from South Carolina, Secretary of War, Secretary of State, and Vice President of the United States

Langdon Cheves, (1776-1857), born in Abbeville County at Rocky River, banker and United States Congressman from South Carolina

Francis Alanson Cunningham, (1804-1864), born in the Abbeville District, physician and United States Congressman from Ohio

Joshua Hill, (1812-1891), born in the Abbeville District, United States Senator from Georgia

Abner Smith Lipscomb, (1816-1890), born in the Abbeville District, member of the Alabama Legislature and Supreme Court Justice of both Alabama and Texas.

James L. Petigru, (1789-1863), born in the Abbeville District, was the attorney general of South
Carolina and a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives. He was the leader of the anti-nullificationalists in the state house.

Abbeville County offers a wealth of recreational opportunities on Water and on Land.

Richard B. Russell Dam and Lake
4144 Russell Dam Drive
Elberton, GA 30635-9271
Phone Numbers 706-213-3400
Toll free at 1-800-944-7207

The Russell Project is located in the Piedmont region of Georgia and South Carolina on the upper Savannah River, 30 miles downstream from Hartwell Dam and 37 miles upstream from J. Strom Thurmond Dam. (Georgia counties – Hart and Elbert Counties; South Carolina counties – Anderson and Abbeville counties). Lake Russell contains 26,650 acres of water and 540 miles of shoreline. And 26,500 acres of public land surrounds the lake.

At Russell Lake, almost all recreation areas are leased to and operated and maintained by either Georgia or South Carolina. The project has two Corps-operated recreation areas. These are the two unique and informative visitor centers at the powerhouse and the Natural Resource Management Center, located 20 miles east of Elberton, Georgia and 8 miles west of Calhoun Falls, South Carolina off US 72. In addition the project has 21 state-operated recreation areas (8 in Georgia and 13 in South Carolina); 1 locally-operated recreation area; and 1 Marina lease. The project also includes about 600 prehistoric and historic sites ranging in age from the end of the last Ice Age to the early 20th century – some of which are now under water, but many of which can be visited. In all, the Richard B. Russell Lake and Dam has more than 1.1 million visitors per year enjoying a wide variety of recreational activities including water sports, hunting, hiking, picnicking, camping, and fishing. With a 300-foot collar of public land around Russell Lake, most development on adjacent private property is not visible on the lake. This coupled with the prohibition against private shoreline development, has resulted in Russell having a pristine shoreline that provides abundant wildlife habitat.

Sumter National Forest
Long Cane Ranger Station
810 Buncombe Street
Edgefield, SC 29824
Phone: 803-637-5396
Fax: 803-637-5247

The National Forest Reservation Commission purchased the land in 1928 which later was designated a national forest in 1936 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Previously, this land was significantly utilized for timber or was old farm land which had eroded. However under the work of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), the land was reestablished as productive acreage. Today, the Sumter National Forest is managed by the USDA Forest Service and the land is utilized for a multitude of uses including watershed protection, habitat for wildlife and fish, outdoor recreation, timber production, and wilderness area management.

The Long Cane Ranger District offers a wide range of recreational opportunities in Abbeville County and the surrounding areas. Boat ramps, horse trails, hiking trails, and recreational areas are all available. Check out the brochures listed in the Online Forms section of the web site under Recreation.

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Edisto Beach SC - Edisto Island SC

Edisto Beach SC - Edisto Island SC

South Carolina’s best-kept secret. Edisto Beach is the ultimate vacation destination and place to move too and live a quite life. Come rent or buy a beach cottage, throw a cast net for shrimp, dip your toes in the surf, or build a sandcastle. Experience the perfect combination of oceanfront beaches, saltwater marshes and Lowcountry oaks draped in Spanish moss.

Edisto SC is a quiet family island-a gathering place to renew the spirit and familial ties. It is a place of little commercialization with responsible development. We place a premium on keeping nature unspoiled in a harmony of friendly people.

Approximately 45 miles south of Charleston and east of Walterboro, coastal Highway U.S. 17 junctures with S.C. Highway 174. From there it is a leisurely 20 minute drive along Highway 174 to Edisto while passing through moss-covered oak archways, past old country churches, working farms and antebellum plantation estates. The Intra-Coastal Waterway at the McKinley Washington, Jr. Bridge marks the gateway to Edisto Island.

Edisto Beach and Edisto Island remains one of the FEW unspoiled beach areas on the East Coast. The lifestyle is fashioned in a Lowcountry profile and the area's appeal is its unstructured atmosphere. Neither permanent residents nor visitors require formality. It is a casual, relaxed, natural feeling that is experienced by all.

Some sources state that Edisto was settled before Charleston, but no records prove or disprove this statement. Records do show that Edisto was purchased from the Edistow tribe of Indians by the Earl of Shaftsbury, one of the original Lord Proprietors, for some cloth, hatchets, beads and other goods in 1674. Rice and indigo were among the first crops planted; however, Sea Island Cotton became world famous. It is reliably stated that the Pope in Rome insisted that his garments be made of Edisto Island cotton.

The cotton industry brought great prosperity to the Island and many of the Plantation owners built magnificent homes and furnished them with the very best of furniture and books. Some of these Plantation homes are still standing. You may take a tour of the Island and view some of these homes if you wish.

Following the end of the War Between The States and the advent of the boll weevil, the cotton industry died and the Islanders started truck farming, shrimping and fishing. Today, tourism is also one of the largest industries on Edisto Island.

Resort development began on Edisto Beach in the 1920s when beachgoers had to time their arrival to coincide with low tide in order to cross the marsh areas by driving on beds of oyster shells. They then crossed over the dunes to the beach and drove along the ocean to their cottages which had no electricity or running water.

Development was slow in the early days and damage from a major hurricane in 1940 destroyed many of the existing homes. Following World War II, development on Edisto Beach began to increase.

Edisto Driving Distances
Charleston SC – 45 miles
Walterboro SC – 45 miles
Columbia SC – 2.5 hours
Charlotte NC– 4 hours
Greenville SC – 4 hours
Atlanta GA– 5 hours

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Surfside Beach South Carolina

Surfside Beach South Carolina

The Town of Surfside Beach is located on the Atlantic Ocean in the heart of the Grand Strand in South Carolina, USA. Nestled on 2 miles of pristine beach, with temperate climate, excellent services, many restaurants and attractions nearby, Surfside Beach is a popular place to vacation, relocate, and retire.

Surfside Beach, incorporated in 1964 with 881 residents, is a town of 4,425 located in Horry (pronounced oh'-ree) County. We are located 4 miles South of Myrtle Beach and 85 miles North of Charleston.

First known as Roach's Beach, with only one two story building and several cottages surviving the hurricane of 1893, the region was purchased in the early 1920's. Principal industries were lumber and feed farming for the 30 or so horses and mules in the area. The new owner, Mr. George J. Holiday, renamed the area Floral Beach for his wife, Flora, and daughter, Floramay. In the late 1920's, a group from Columbia purchased and partially developed the land. In 1952, most of the land changed hands again and became known as Surfside Beach. The undeveloped beach area was covered with sand dunes; a one-lane sandy road led from the highway to a quiet, family beach.

Hurricane Hazel in 1954 destroyed 18 of the beach's 65 houses, but did not dampen the spirit of the developers. Lots were cleared, the sand was leveled, topsoil was brought in and T. J. Harrison, who later became the town's first mayor, opened the first grocery store in 1956 for the six permanent families and summer residents. Significant growth didn't happen until after 1956 when Myrtle Beach Air Force Base was reactivated. By 1964, our reputation as a family beach was further established and the town was becoming a popular place to retire. The new town government increased police protection, mosquito and sanitation control, and street lights and zoning ordinances resulted in increased property values. Public parking and walkways to the beach were established, and government offices were constructed just off Highway 17. Within the next few years, the town continued to grow through annexation. Improvements were made to streets and water lines and business and residential building boomed. Surfside Beach, as well as the rest of the Grand Strand, became one of the fastest growing parts of the country. Source: Surfside Beach SC

Places Near Surfside Beach SC
Atlantic Beach
Aynor
Briarcliffe Acres
Bucksport
Conway
Dimery Settlement
Forestbrook
Garden City Beach
Georgetown
Litchfield
Little River
Loris
Murrells Inlet
Myrtle Beach
North Myrtle Beach
Pawleys Island

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Seneca South Carolina

Seneca South Carolina

Seneca, the largest city in Oconee County, is located in the northwestern corner of South Carolina, "The Golden Corner of South Carolina." Seneca is bounded by 18,500-acre Lake Keowee to the north, and to the west and south is Lake Hartwell.

Seneca is a city in Oconee County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 7,652 at the 2000 census. It is the principal city of the Seneca Micropolitan Statistical Area (population 66,215 according to year 2000 estimates by the U.S. Census Bureau), an (MSA) which includes all of Oconee County and which is further included in the greater Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson, South Carolina Combined Statistical Area (population 1,185,534 according to year 2005 U.S. Census Bureau estimates).

Seneca History

The Democratic Vice-Presidential candidate for 2004, former United States Senator from North Carolina, John Edwards, was born in Seneca. The city is the current home of United States Senator Lindsey Graham. It was named for the nearby Cherokee town of Isunigu, known to the English as "Seneca Town"

The Upstate of South Carolina was inhabited by native clans and tribes for thousands of years before the appearance of European settlers. The Cherokee Indians were the last tribe of Native Americans to live in Oconee County in what were known as the "Lower Towns" of the Cherokee. Their villages were almost always located on large streams or rivers to insure a plentiful supply of drinking water, food, and transportation. One of the most important of the Cherokee Lower Towns was Seneca (Esseneca), located at the headwaters of the Savannah River.

In his travels through the South Carolina up country in May 1775, American naturalist William Bartram made this report: "The Cherokee town of Sinica is a very respectable settlement, situated on the East Bank of the Keowee River, though the greatest number of Indian habitations are on the opposite shore, where likewise stands the council-house.. . " During the American Revolution the Patriots built a fort at the site of Seneca town and named it Fort Rutledge, but it came to be called Seneca Fort.

On November 25, 1785, U.S. Treaty Commissioners met with a delegation of Cherokee at Treaty Oak on Hopewell Plantation within sight of the town of Seneca and signed the very first treaty between the new United States of America and the Cherokee Nation.

The modern city of Seneca was founded by Confederate veterans Col. Joseph Norton and Col. Robert Thompson on August 14, 1873. When the new city was named, the tradition established by the naming of our county, and towns in our county was used. The name of the nearby Cherokee village was adopted and the name Seneca continued to be a part of our heritage.

Its location was determined by the junction of the Blue Ridge Railroad and the new Air Line Railroad connecting Charlotte and Atlanta. Governor Wade Hampton signed the charter for the town on March 14, 1874.

In an around Seneca, there are a number of historic buildings and districts that are on the National Register of Historic Places:

Seneca Historic District was listed in 1974. It is located south of the railroad tracks. The district consists of a number of homes and three churches that were built in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The houses have architectural styles that were popular in the period. It also includes a log cabin from the mid nineteenth century that was moved from Long Creek, South Carolina. The South Carolina Department of Archives and History has additional pictures and information, copies of the nomination forms, and a map of the district.

Ram Cat Alley Historic District was listed in 2000. It is a twenty-one building commercial district built in the 1880s to the 1930s. The name of the street came from cats that gathered around a meat market. Many of these buildings have been rejuvenated and now house restaurants, shops, and professional offices.

Newry Historic District was listed in 1982. It is a historic textile mill village near Seneca.

Seneca SC Economic Growth

The economic growth of Oconee County is primarily fueled by its aggressive business community and highly diversified industrial base. The transition from being a predominately agricultural county to becoming a highly industrialized county has taken place over recent years.

At present, there are over sixty (60) industries established in Oconee County producing goods from textiles to metals and plastics with an annual payroll of over $195 million a year. Approximately 30,000 people make up the resident labor force of Oconee County. The School District of Oconee County and the local businesses and industries have a very active partnership in the development of the county.

Major industries located in the Seneca area include: Borg-Warner Automotive, Cryovac Division - Sealed Air Corp., Engelhard Corp., Square D Company, and U.S. Engine Valve.

Seneca SC Places to Visit

Lake Keowee - Constructed by Duke Power Company to generate hydroelectric power and to provide cooling water for the Oconee Nuclear Generating Station, Lake Keowee covers Keowee Town, site of the capital of the Lower Cherokee Nation. Keowee, meaning "Place of the Mulberries," was visited by Spanish explorer Hernando DeSoto when he came through the area in 1540. 18,500 acres (75 km²) of water and a 300 mile (500 km) shoreline make the Lake Keowee area a popular place for boating, fishing, water-skiing, swimming, camping and picnicking.

Local Parks with Camping Facilities
South Cove County Park
High Falls County Park
Devils Fork State Park
Oconee State Park
Lake Hartwell State Park
Chau-Ram County Park

Seneca Climate

Seneca has a healthy, invigorating climate well suited for activities as well as comfortable retirement living. The area offers four distinct but mild seasons.

The climate in the Seneca area is temperate with a mean annual temperature of 60°F while the average July temperature is 78°F. The average relative humidity daily is 78% at 1:00 AM; 82% at 7:00 AM; 54% at 1:00 PM; 64% at 7:00 PM.

The mean annual precipitation in the Seneca area is 47.54 inches and the average growing season is 208 days. The elevation of Seneca is 950 feet above sea level Source Seneca SC

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Pawleys Island South Carolina

Pawleys Island South Carolina

Pawleys Island, South Carolina, located 70 miles north of Charleston and 25 miles south of Myrtle Beach, is known as one of the oldest summer resorts on the East Coast. The town is known for being simple beyond modern conveniences. Pawleys is the perfect unspoiled family beach location

The families of rice planters who owned plantations on the nearby rivers first settled Pawleys Island in the early 1700's. The planters knew that it was unhealthy for their families to remain on the rivers during the summer and that the seashore was much healthier. Even though they didn't know about malaria in the 1700's, they knew enough to get away! They moved their families, horses, cows, bedding, provisions and furniture to Pawleys in May of each year, where they remained until the first frost in November!

From this leisurely existence has developed the charm of Pawleys that still remains. Also still remaining are 12 residences in the historic district, which date from the late 1700's to the mid 1800's. Pawleys continues to be known for its shoeless, carefree, laid-back life style, which includes crabbing in the adjacent creeks, fishing, the stories of ghosts, the rope hammocks and the unspoiled, unsophisticated, casual, delightful stretch of wide beach and sand dunes.

The Civil War and several major hurricanes have changed the face of the island but it still retains the nickname "arrogantly shabby." Pawleys is an island of simple virtues and lack of pretense.

In our historic district you will see a number of signs with a brief history of the antebellum homes. As you traverse our island you will note the variety of shapes and sizes of our beach houses, most of which are available for summer rental.

Often is heard the quote "we like the kind of people who like Pawleys" and among these people is a special feeling of treasure shared.

Pawleys Island is a barrier island less than 4 miles long and mostly 1 house wide, separated from the mainland by a beautiful salt marsh and accessible by two short causeways. Generations of visitors have returned with the feeling that "their blood pressure goes down when they cross the causeway." Source: Pawleys Island SC

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