Sumter, Industrial city in South Carolina, United States
Sumter stretches across 33 square miles of South Carolina terrain, positioned 45 miles east of Columbia at an elevation of 52 meters.
The settlement, established in 1845 as Sumterville and renamed to Sumter in 1855, honors General Thomas Sumter from the American Revolutionary War.
Swan Lake Iris Gardens maintains a collection of all eight swan species in the world and serves as the location for the annual Iris Festival.
The Sumter School District operates multiple educational facilities alongside private institutions, Morris College, and Central Carolina Technical College for higher education.
Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter employs numerous residents and maintains strategic military operations with various Air Force units since World War II.
Location: Sumter County
Inception: 1845
Elevation above the sea: 52 m
Website: http://sumter-sc.com
GPS coordinates: 33.92056,-80.34472
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:11
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