Colleton County Map, South Carolina
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Colleton County, South Carolina
Colleton County sits in South Carolina’s Lowcountry region. It’s a place where pine forests meet coastal marshes. The county stretches from inland farms all the way to the Atlantic.
Walterboro is the biggest town and county seat. It calls itself “The Front Porch of the Lowcountry”. It’s got some beautiful historic homes and a nice little downtown.
The ACE Basin is one of the largest undeveloped estuaries on the East Coast. It covers part of the county and is a sanctuary for wildlife. Hunting and fishing are popular pastimes. The area’s known for its rich African American Gullah culture.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Colleton County |
| County Seat | Walterboro |
| Population | Approximately 38,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Walterboro, Edisto Beach, Cottageville, Smoaks |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 95, U.S. Highway 17, U.S. Highway 21 |
| FIPS Code | 45-029 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 1,133 square miles (1,056 sq mi land, 77 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Orangeburg County (North), Dorchester County (Northeast), Charleston County (East), Beaufort County (South), Hampton County (West), Allendale County (West), Bamberg County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (EST) |
| State | South Carolina |
| Coordinates | 32°52’N, 80°38’W |
| Etymology | Named after Sir John Colleton, one of the Lords Proprietors of Carolina |
| Major Landmarks | Edisto Beach State Park, Colleton State Park, Great Swamp Sanctuary |
| Website | Colleton County Website |
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