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Awendaw, along with McClellanville and
the surrounding area, is located in The Cape Romain community. Situated between Charleston and Georgetown in Charleston
County, South Carolina, it is surrounded by the 350,000 acres of The Cape Romain Wildlife Refuge, The Francis Marion National
Forest, and the Santee Coastal Reserve.
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Named after the Seewee Indian tribe, Awendaw grew slowly over the years beginning with the Seewee Barony in 1709 and later
re-named Awendaw Barony. The Barony, a 12,000 acre plantation, was visited by George Washington during his Southern Tour in
1791. Today, homes are spread out along Highway 17 with new subdivisions emerging along the Intracoastal Waterway.
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Statistics & Facts
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The population of Awendaw is approximately 175.
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Awendaw is located in Charleston County, SC.
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The distance Columbia, South Carolina; the state capital is 111 miles. (as the crow flies)
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Awendaw is located in the Charleston-Trident Metro area, is roughly 15 minutes from Mt. Pleasant and 25 minutes from
Georgetown, SC.
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Government and Information
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Awendaw Town Hall
6971 Seewee Rd.
Awendaw, SC 29429
843-887-3712
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Awendaw Fire Dept
6384 Maxville Rd.
Awendaw, SC 29458
843-928-3294
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Sewee Visitor & Environmental Education Center
5821 US Highway 17 North
Awendaw, SC 29429
843-928-3368
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Charleston County
4045 Bridge View Drive
Charleston, SC 29405
843-958-4000
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Charleston County Sheriff's Office
405 Pinckney St.
McClellanville, SC 29458
843-887-4030
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Charleston County School District
75 Calhoun Street
Charlesotn, SC 294013
843-937-6563
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Awendaw Directory
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