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Dorchester County Map, South Carolina

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Dorchester County, South Carolina

Dorchester Location Map South Carolina

Dorchester County sits in the coastal plain of South Carolina, just inland from Charleston. The area’s growing fast so new subdivisions are popping up left and right.

Summerville is the largest town, which is known for its beautiful azaleas and sweet tea. They claim to have invented the drink, you know.

The Ashley River runs through here, perfect for kayaking or just enjoying the scenery. Nature lovers should check out Givhans Ferry State Park.

CategoryDetails
County NameDorchester County
County SeatSt. George
PopulationApproximately 172,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesSummerville, St. George, Ridgeville, Harleyville
Interstates and HighwaysInterstate 26, U.S. Highway 17A, U.S. Highway 78
FIPS Code45-035
Total Area (Land and Water)576 square miles (573 sq mi land, 3 sq mi water)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)Bamberg County (West), Berkeley County (East), Charleston County (Southeast), Colleton County (Southwest), Orangeburg County (Northwest)
Time ZoneEastern Time Zone (EST)
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33°06’N, 80°24’W
EtymologyNamed after Dorchester, Massachusetts, which was named for Dorchester, England
Major LandmarksMiddleton Place, Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site, Givhans Ferry State Park
WebsiteDorchester County Website

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