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St. George, home to the World Grits Festival, is located off of I-95 at exit 77 and just a few miles from I-26 on Hwy. 15. This Lowcountry community is a picture perfect setting for a small rural southern town.
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The town's Grits Festival was the original idea of businessman John Walters. The owner of the Piggly Wiggly grocery store first thought of the idea for a "Grits Festival" when he noticed the large quantity of grits his store was selling. A check with Jim Dandy and Quaker Oats Company headquarters confirmed the fact that more grits are sold in the low coastal plains of South Carolina than anywhere else in the world. Both suppliers enthusiastically supported the idea of creating the festival. Each April, fifty-thousand people attend the festival. There is a corn shucking contest, square dancing, grits eating contest, a falling in the grits contest, softball tournament, bands, arts & crafts and plenty of grits meals. The festival wouldn't be complete without the crowning of Miss Grits! Proceeds from the festival are used to expand the recreational and cultural facilities of the community.
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A strong sense of family and religion has been a staple of St.George life since its inception. Each year, families from throughout the area gather for family reunions known as Camp Meetings. |
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Natural resources provide St. George with the best hunting and fishing around. Located near Lakes Marion and Moultrie and the Four Hole Swamp, the area offers easy access to numerous recreational opportunities, including the Francis Beidler Forest and Edisto River Canoe and Kayak Trail.
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| Statistics & Facts |
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| St. George is the county seat of Dorchester County, SC |
| The population of St George is approximately 2077. |
| The approximate number of families is 919. |
| The amount of land area in St George is 6.808 sq. kilometers. |
| The distance to Columbia, South Carolina; the state capital is 61 miles. (as the crow flies) |
| St. George is located in the Charleston-Trident Metro area and is roughly 45 minutes from Charleston, SC and 35 minutes from Walterboro. |
| St. George is positioned 33.18 degrees north of the equator and 80.58 degrees west of the prime meridian. |
| St. George Directory of businesses and tourist accommodations. |
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| Government and Information |
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Dorchester County
201 Johnston St
St. George, SC 29477
843-563-0103 |
Berkeley County
223 North Live Oak Dr
Moncks Corner, SC 29461
843-719-4234
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Clerk Of Court
101 Ridge St
St. George, SC 29477
843-563-0160 |
Dorchester Co. School District 4
500 Ridge St
St. George, South Carolina 29477
843-563-4535 |
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