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Georgetown South Island

QUICK FACTS ABOUT

Georgetown County - SC’s Hammock Coast

OUR C OMMUNITIES Rice and indigo were the major cash ANDREWS
crops in South Carolina in the 1800s, and (POPUL A TION 2 ,852)
For many, a neighborhood is just as Georgetown produced more than half of the The town of Andrews is nearly 110 years
important as the dwelling they call home. nation’s entire rice crop. You can still visit old and, while small in size, has much to offer,
Georgetown County has plenty of distinct areas some of the plantation homes from that era. including the perfect setting for encounters
for every kind of resident. Today, Georgetown enjoys an ideal with nature along the Black River and many
balance of historical presence and scenic trails. The town is known as the home of
CIT Y OF GE ORGET O WN progressive culture. A walk down the streets
(POPUL A TION 8,77 9) of the city will take you through a preserved entertainer Chubby Checker who popularized
the 1950s dance, “the Twist,” and birthplace of
Georgetown has the legends and historic district filled with quaint, singular legendary comedian Chris Rock.
landmarks befitting its standing as South shops and revitalized historical family
Carolina’s third oldest city. The area has homes, bed and breakfasts, and museums,
heard Native American war drums, seen open to the public.
American colonists declare freedom from the
British, and savored the harvest of rice fields.
First settled by the Spanish along the
Sampit River in 1526, Georgetown is rich
with nearly five centuries of history and Georgetown was rated
cultural heritage. Founding Fathers with ties the #1 Best Coastal Small Town
to Georgetown include Thomas Lynch, Jr. (a by USA Today in 2018.
signer of the Declaration of Independence),
General George Washington and the
Marquis de Lafayette.

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