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Introduction to Sumter, South Carolina
Sumter, South Carolina, in Sumter county, is 40 miles E of Columbia, South Carolina (center to center) and 94 miles S of Charlotte, North Carolina. The city has a population of 39,643.
Sumter History
Sumter began as a plantation settlement town. The area was first settled by the Europeans in the 1740s. It was incorporated as Sumterville in 1845. Later in 1855, the name was shortened to Sumter. The city was named after General Thomas Sumter, a Revolutionary War hero who was better known as the "Fighting Gamecock." Sumter adopted a council/manager form of government in 1912.
Sumter and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Sumter
While in Sumter, one can enjoy shopping at the Colonial Square Shopping Center, Sumter Square Shopping Center, Palmetto Plaza Shopping Center, Savannah Plaza Shopping Center, Jessamine Mall Shopping Center, and Westmark Plaza Shopping Center. It is also worth visiting the Sumter Historic District and Swan Lake Gardens. In addition, the city hosts several annual recreational events and festivals such as the Sumter Shaw Street Fest and the Iris Festival.
Sumter Transportation
Shaw AFB is close to the city.
Sumter Higher Education
Central Carolina Technical College, University of South Carolina at Sumter, and Morris College are the local colleges and university.
Comparing Sumter to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Carolina (State):
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