Santee, South Carolina
SANTEE IS PERFECTLY SITUATED, losing out to Orlando and remain- lake system. Also nearby are the
with its proximity to two major in- ing a relatively quiet small town. Santee Wildlife Refuge and Santee
terstates and a major north/south With a population of fewer than State Park.
artery. You could almost say that 800 people, some might consider The housing situation in Santee
all roads lead to Santee. it a bit too sleepy, but that is not remains stable, and there are many
The earliest known residents the case at all. The area’s 15 golf options for people staying for a
were the Santee Indians, who courses draw visitors from around week or for a lifetime, including
lived on the banks of a river by high-end homes and more afford-
the same name. Two centuries able condos, many with lovely lake
later, Santee was an important
“Santee offers some
views and access points.
defense against the British troops For those who don’t enjoy fish-
during the Revolutionary War.
of the best freshwater
ing or golf, shopping is a major
The British established a fort attraction at the local outlet mall.
in the area to ward off the local
fishing in the South,
The nearest large town is Orange-
militia but, because the patriots
employed an early form of guer-
thanks to its location
burg, which is just a few miles on
the other side of Interstate 26. For
rilla warfare by disappearing into
on Lake Marion. ...”
a bright-lights-and-big-city fix,
and reappearing from the dense Charleston is just an hour’s drive to
Carolina swamps, the effort was the east, and Columbia is an equal
an exercise in futility. the country, many of whom decide distance to the west.
Santee played a part in the Civil to settle in the area. In addition, And while fish stories may
War as well but is now far better Santee offers some of the best abound in Santee, one thing is
known for its golf and fishing. The freshwater fishing in the South, certain: Those who discover the
town was nearly selected as the thanks to its location on Lake town make every effort not to let it
location for Walt Disney World, Marion, part of the Santee-Cooper get away.
At A Glance
Santee, SC
Population: 740
Average Temp: 76 F
Average Age: 39
Nearest Hospital:
Clarendon Memorial Hospital
Nearest Major Airport:
Charleston International Airport
Santee Info:
Orangeburg County
Chamber of Commerce
www.OrangeburgChamber.com
(803) 534-6821 • (800) 545-6153
www.RetiringToSouthCarolina.com I
www.HotRetirementTowns.com I
www.CoastalRetirementTowns.com
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