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Introduction to Summerville, South Carolina
Summerville, South Carolina, in Dorchester county, is 16 miles NW of North Charleston, South Carolina (center to center) and 157 miles S of Charlotte, North Carolina. The town is conveniently located inside the Charleston - North Charleston metropolitan area. There are an estimated 27,752 people in Summerville.
Summerville History
Summerville was first settled after the Revolutionary War. Around 1785, it was known as Pineland Village. The plantation owners of Charleston first came to the town to escape the summer heat, seasonal insects, and disease. The area's first railroad arrived in the early 1800s. The town was officially incorporated in 1847. In the same year, Summerville passed a law against cutting down trees of specific sizes. In fact, it was the first town in the United States that passed such a law.
Summerville and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Summerville
You can visit Summerville Azalea Park during your leisure time. It is worth visiting the Summerville Historic District. The town has various houses of worship including the Summerville Presbyterian Church, Bethany United Methodist Church, Lydia Church, and Stallsville United Methodist Church. One can enjoy shopping at the Heritage Square Shopping Center. The Summerville Country Club and Legend Oaks Golf Club are ideal destinations for golf lovers. Summerville is home to the Flowertown Festival which is held the first weekend of April each year.
Summerville Transportation
Charleston International Airport is only a few miles away from the town.
Summerville Higher Education
Cummins Memorial Theological Seminary is located within Summerville. In addition, Trident Technical College and Charleston Southern University are the nearest college and university.
Summerville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Carolina):
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| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 14% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Summerville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Carolina (State):
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Factory and store-houses (Pinehurst) between 1900 and 1905
The School at Pinehurst between 1900 and 1906
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