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Berkeley County, located in the southeastern part of South Carolina, has
long been a rich area with industry and is one of the fastest growing
counties in the state, with a population of nearly 140,000. That
number is expected to reach nearly 253,000 by the year 2010. Lakes
Marion and Moultrie in Berkeley County have earned worldwide fame as a
paradise for sports and recreation. Known for their freshwater
fishing, the lakes are the site of three world and eight state record
catches. The Cooper and Santee Rivers also flow through Berkeley
County and provide additional opportunities for water pleasures as well as
being areas of historical significance. Other facilities to enjoy
include parks, campgrounds, gardens, marinas, golf courses, tennis courts,
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Charleston County's rich blend of culture, economic activity,
environmental beauty and historic tapestry makes it one of the most
distinguished counties in the nation. A recognized leader, Charleston
County is a proud community that strives to protect both its historic
treasures and its environment, while still keeping an eye toward future
development and citizens' needs.
Charleston's
numerous advantages have not gone unnoticed. The Partners for Livable
Communities, a Washington D.C. based non-profit foundation, included
Charleston in its top ten "most livable places" in the United States.
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Dorchester County
was named for Dorchester
Massachusetts. In 1696 Congregationalists from that town moved south
and established a new settlement called Dorchester. Although the town
of Dorchester had been abandoned by 1788, the parish in which it was located
continued to be referred to as St. George Dorchester. This name was
subsequently adopted for the county when it was formed from parts of
Colleton and Berkeley Counties in 1897. The county seat is the Town of
St. George, which also took its name from the old parish. The Town of
Summerville was settled in the late eighteenth century as a summer resort
for planters who wished to escape the malaria prevalent on their rice
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