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SUMMERVILLE
Facts & Info
During the 18th century for people suﬀering from lung disor- properties. Thousands with respira-
Summerville was a vacation spot for ders. At the time, the prevailing medi- tory ailments ﬂocked to Summerville,
Charlestonians seeking relief from and many fell in love with the beauty
the oppressive summer humidity of the small town and the forests that
and tormenting swarms of mosqui- surround it.
toes. For one week every spring, “The Flow-
In the 21st century, aﬀordable hous- ertown in the Pines” lives up to its nick-
ing, excellent schools and numerous name in a big way. The city is awash
recreational alternatives has made with color during the annual Flow-
this small city one of the best places ertown Festival, held during the ﬁrst
to settle down in South Carolina. week of April. The world-renowned
Centuries ago, the low incidence of Festival, which draws artists and crafts-
mosquitoes in Summerville was at- men from across the United States, is
tributed to the pine trees that blan- the second biggest draw in the area, be-
ket the area, inspiring a love aﬀair hind Charleston’s Spoleto Festival.
between town residents and the The area is by no means short of rec-
indigenous pines that thrive in the reational opportunities, from golf and
area’s sandy soil. Meanwhile, as the tennis to hunting, ﬁshing and boating.
19th century gave way to the 20th, And the beaches of the Carolina coast
the International Congress of Phy- cal belief was that the powerful scent are within a 30-minute drive.
sicians declared Summerville to be of pine trees, still omnipresent in the
one of the best places in the world area today, contained special healing
Town Hall (general information) COMMUNITY SERVICES
(843) 871-6000 Chamber of Commerce
(843) 873-2931
Police (Administrative)
(843) 871-2463
D.R.E.A.M. (Downtown Development)
(843) 821-7260
Fire (Administrative)
(843) 873-5107
Dorchester County Information
(843) 832-0043
Dorchester County Library
Dorchester County Health Dept.
Summerville Branch
(843) 873-1241
76 Old Trolley Road
Hours: Mon. through Thurs. 9am to 9pm
Economic Development
Fri. & Sat. 9am to 5pm.
(843) 875-9109
Sunday 1 - 5 pm
(843) 871-5075
School District 2 Office
(843) 873-2901
UTILITY SERVICES
Commissioners of Public Works
Summerville Medical Center
(Water & Sewer Service)
(843) 875-3993
(843) 875-8750
Summerville Y.M.C.A.
(843) 871-9622
Berkeley Electric Co-op
(843) 553-5020
Trident United Way
(843) 821-5000
SCE&G
(Electric & Gas Service)
U. S. Post Office
(843) 554-7234 (843) 873-3571
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