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McClellanville, along with Awendaw 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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The community was originally founded by rice planters
after their summer colony at the mouth of the Santee
River was destroyed by the hurricane of 1822. Several
years later the town became a year-round home to the
descendants of planters. Today, the principal economic
activity is commercial fishing. McClellanville, located
on Jeremy Creek, is home port to a large fleet of
shrimp boats.
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Statistics & Facts
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The population of McClellanville is approximately 333.
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McClellanville is located in Charleston County, SC.
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The approximate number of families is 183.
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The amount of land area in McClellanville is 4.615 sq.
kilometers.
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The amount of surface water is 0.121 sq kilometers.
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The distance Columbia, South Carolina; the state
capital is 107 miles. (as the crow flies)
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McClellanville is located in the Charleston-Trident
Metro area, is roughly 35 minutes from Mt. Pleasant and
25 minutes from Georgetown, SC.
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McClellanville is positioned 33.08 degrees north of the
equator and 79.46 degrees west of the prime meridian.
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Businesses, Tourism, and Historical Sites
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McClellanville, SC Directory of businesses, hotels, churches,
and restaurants.
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History and pictures of the Cape Romain Lighthouse.
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Photograph of the Cape Romain
Lighthouse.
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Laurel Hill Plantation Bed and
Breakfast.
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Hampton Plantation State Park.
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The African American Coastal Trail section of the Heritage Corridor.
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Coastal Marine Forecast for Cape Romain to Edisto
Beach.
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Visit McClellanville in early May for the annual Lowcountry Shrimp Festival.
On the day of the Lowcountry Shrimp Festival, the town returns to a much simpler time when good, old fashioned fun revolved around the celebration of life's events and the whole town turned out to celebrate together.
Enjoy the boat parade, the blessing of the fleet, or indulge in some good Southern seafood.
The Festival also features live music and entertainment, exhibits of interest, displays by area artists, and a special children's area.
The event benefits the Archibald Rutledge Academy and a donation of $1.00 per person is suggested.
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Government and Local Information
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Charleston
County
4045 Bridge View Drive
Charleston, SC 29405
843-958-4000
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McClellanville Town Hall
405 Pinckney St.
McClellanville, SC 29458
843-887-3712
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McClellanville Fire Dept.
Pinckney St.
McClellanville, SC 29458
911
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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
Charleston, SC 29403
843-937-6563
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McClellanville
Directory
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