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Summerville InformationThis small Southern town just 20 miles north of Charleston came into being in the late 1700-s during the heyday of Lowcountry rice cultivation. To escape both the oppressive heat and humidity of the coast, upscale Charlestonians built seasonal cottages, which have now become the genesis of modern-day Summerville. The town-s settlers attributed the lower incidence of mosquitoes
to the many pine trees abounding in the area, and thus began Summerville-s
love affair with its indigenous The term "Flowertown" points to Summerville-s other claim to fame, the annual Azalea Festival. This festival celebrates this beauty each spring with a town wide event that draws artists and craftspeople from all across the United States. Summerville has a growing population of over 30,000 and all the consumer amenities of any mid-sized American city. Golf courses, hospitals, shops and restaurants are all located in and around the city limits of Summerville. The Francis Beidler Forest, perfect for exploring the outdoors is nearby, as well as the Dorchester Museum, home to some of the oldest animal fossils ever discovered in South Carolina. Would you like this content on your website or do you have any questions about this article? If so, contact publisher@mediaservices1.com.
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