Dorchester County, County administration center in Lowcountry region, South Carolina, US.
Description
Dorchester County is an administrative area in the Lowcountry region of South Carolina that contains both residential neighborhoods and rural land. The county features parks, trails, and recreational facilities scattered throughout its territory.
History
The county was founded in 1897 and grew from earlier agricultural settlements in the region. Over the 1900s, it gradually developed into a modern area with new residential and commercial growth.
Culture
The county's communities preserve their heritage through small museums and historic sites that show how people lived here over time. Visitors can see how daily life has changed and what mattered to residents across different generations.
Practical
The county administrative center is accessible during standard business hours with offices for public services and information. Visiting on weekdays is best if you need to conduct business with specific county departments.
Did you know?
The county protects several natural areas where visitors can observe local wildlife, particularly during spring and fall migration seasons. These protected lands provide rare chances to see native bird species and other animals in their natural setting.
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Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
37.2 km
Middleton Place
31.5 km
Magnolia Gardens
36.9 km
Magnolia Plantation
37 kmDorchester
26 km
Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site
25.8 km
Francis Beidler Forest
17.5 km
South Carolina Highway 61
32.1 km
Givhans Ferry State Park
5.7 km
Ashley River Historic District
31.9 km
Indian Fields Methodist Campground
20.9 km
Colleton State Park
20.2 kmAudubon Swamp Garden
36.9 km
Old White Meeting House Ruins and Cemetery
23 kmCarroll Place
22.6 km
Ravenwood Plantation
32.6 kmSummerville Historic District
22.3 km
Fripp-Fishburne House
31.5 km
Colleton County Courthouse
31.8 km
Cypress Methodist Camp Ground
21.2 kmCattle Creek Campground
42.5 km
Old Colleton County Jail
30.7 km
Hotel Albert Commercial Block
31.4 km
Appleby's Methodist Church
24.2 km
Walterboro Historic District
30.3 km
Hickory Valley Historic District
31.1 kmMcCoy Farmstead
26.7 km
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