Summerville, South Carolina
LOCATED AMID THICK PINE forests 30 miles inland from the South Carolina coast, 18th-century Summer- ville was a vacation spot for Charlesto- nians seeking relief from the oppres- sive summer humidity and tormenting swarms of mosquitoes. In the 21st century, a combina- tion of affordable housing, excellent schools and numerous recreational alternatives has made this small city one of the best places to settle down in South Carolina.
Centuries ago, the low incidence of mosquitoes in Summerville was attrib- uted to the pine trees that blanket the area, launching the love affair between the town’s residents and the many species of indigenous pines that thrive in the sandy soil. Meanwhile, as the 19th century gave way to the 20th, the International Congress of Physicians declared Summerville to be one of the best places in the world for people suffering from lung disorders. At the
time, the prevailing medical belief was that the powerful scent of pine trees, still omnipresent in the area today, contained special healing properties. Tousands with respiratory ailments
“The city is awash with color during the annual Flowertown Festival. ...”
flocked to Summerville, and many fell in love with the beauty of the small town and the forests that surround it. Tough it is no longer a destina- tion for people with lung problems, Summerville has remained a popular choice for families and retirees relocat- ing to the sunny South. But to this day, there are laws against cutting down Summerville’s “fever-prevent- ing” pine trees. For one week every spring, “Te
Flowertown in the Pines” lives up to its nickname in a big way. Te city is awash with color during the annual Flowertown Festival, usually held around the first week of April. Te world-renowned festival, which draws artists and craftsmen from across the United States, is the second biggest draw in the area, behind Charleston’s Spoleto Festival. Summerville offers its residents and visitors excellent local eateries and a variety of chain restaurants, retail shopping and healthcare facilities. Te area is by no means short of recre- ational opportunities, from golf and tennis to hunting, fishing and boating. And the beaches of the Carolina coast are within a 30-minute drive. Te Francis Beidler Forest, owned and operated by the National Audu- bon Society, is also a short drive away, and, on a rainy day, the Dorchester Museum is home to some of the oldest fossils discovered in South Carolina.
At A Glance Population:
Average Temp: Average Age:
45,239 64 F 34
Nearest Hospital: Summerville Medical Center
Nearest Major Airport: Charleston International Airport
Summerville Info: Greater Summerville/Dorchester Chamber of Commerce
www.gsdcchamber.org (843) 873-2931
www.CarolinaHomesAndInteriors.com |
www.SouthCarolinaHomes.net |
www.RetiringToSC.com
www.RetiringToSouthCarolina.com
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