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	Georgetown County, South Carolina - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Georgetown County is a county located in the state of South Carolina.
		In the county, the population is spread out with 25.20% under the age of 18, 7.70% from 18 to 24, 25.90% from 25 to 44, 26.20% from 45 to 64, and 15.00% who are 65 years of age or older.
		The median income for a household in the county is $35,312, and the median income for a family is $41,554.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Georgetown_County,_South_Carolina (929 words)

	South Carolina - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about South Carolina (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		South Carolina is physically diverse, with three main areas of land: the Atlantic Coastal Plain in the east; an extensive upland interior, the Piedmont; and the Blue Ridge Mountains in the upper northwest corner of the state.
		South Carolina was the first state to secede from the Union after Lincoln's election as president of the USA in December 1860, and Confederate forces led by Governor Francis W Pickens fired on Union-held Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor on April 12 1861, effectively triggering the American Civil War.
		South Carolina was harshly punished by the Union for its rebellious stance, and Union general William T Sherman's troops caused widespread destruction in the closing months of the war, culminating in the burning of Columbia in 1865.
	encyclopedia.farlex.com /South+Carolina (3567 words)

	South Carolina - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Province of South Carolina was one of the 13 colonies that revolted against British rule in the American Revolution.
		Jordan was born in Charleston, South Carolina and holds an undergraduate degree in physics from The Citadel, the military college of South Carolina.
		South Carolina is bounded to the north by North Carolina, to the south and west by Georgia, located across the Savannah River, and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/South_Carolina (2845 words)

	GEORGETOWN - LoveToKnow Article on GEORGETOWN (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Georgetown is served by the Georgetown and Western railway, has steamship communication with Charleston, Wilmington, New York City and other Atlantic ports, and, by the Pedee river and its tributaries (about 1000 m.
		In 1780 Georgetown was occupied by a body of Loyalist troops, with whom the American troops had several skirmishes, but on the loth of August 1781 General Francis Marion forced the evacuation of the town and took possession of it.
		Georgetown was incorporated as a town in 1805, and was chartered as a city in 1895.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /G/GE/GEORGETOWN.htm (466 words)

	Georgetown and Georgetown County, South Carolina HISTORY ........................................................ ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The citizens of the Georgetown District petitioned the King of England to have a port, which was officially granted in 1732 with the arrival of the King's "Collector of Customs".
		It was indigo, however, that gave Georgetown County its first real economic wealth, creating an aristocratic society of planters, as well as aiding in the area's ability to sever ties with England due to its financial independence.
		By the middle of the 18th century, Georgetown County was a dominant indigo and rice planting region, with a well-developed class of prominent and influential planter families.
	www.georgetown-sc.com /history (2360 words)

	Georgetown, South Carolina - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Georgetown is a city located in Georgetown County, South Carolina.
		It is the county seat of Georgetown County
		It is an important seaport on Winyah Bay at the confluence of the Great Pee Dee River, Waccamaw River, and Sampit River.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Georgetown,_South_Carolina (491 words)

	South Carolina State Library Georgetown (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Georgetown County and its county seat, Georgetown, were named for King George II of England.
		Georgetown District was first named in 1769, encompassing the parishes of Prince George, All Saints, and Prince Frederick.
		In 1785 the district was divided into four counties: Liberty (which became Marion District in 1800), Kingston (which became Horry District in 1801), Williamsburg (which became a separate district in 1804), and Winyah (which was renamed Georgetown in 1800).
	www.state.sc.us /scsl/geor.html (239 words)

	ATSDR - Health Consultation - Georgetown Steel Corporation, Georgetown, Georgetown County, South Carolina (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Georgetown CMS, the Georgetown Continuous Monitoring station, is south of the Georgetown Steel Corporation.
		The levels of particulates (PM 2.5 and PM 10) in the Georgetown area are low and are consistent with the rest of the State of South Carolina.
		The level of particulates in the Georgetown area are low and there is no reason to expect that area children are exposed to levels of iron-oxide or other particulates that would pose a risk to their health.
	www.atsdr.cdc.gov /HAC/PHA/georgetown/gsc_p1.html (6524 words)

	Southern Business and Development
		A record number of companies are discovering that Georgetown County offers a strong economic climate, which holds down operating costs and increases return on investment.
		This latest venture, Georgetown County Commerce Center, is a Class "A" business park served by all utilities and home to a new 40,000 square-foot shell building.
		Georgetown County is also home to a major port, enabling companies to conveniently and cost-effectively receive raw materials and ship finished goods.
	www.sb-d.com /issues/winter2003/advertisers/georgetowncounty_sc.asp (663 words)

	Economic Development Georgetown County SC, Georgetown County South Carolina Economic Developemtn Commission
		Georgetown County is a setting of stunning natural beauty and historical significance, with superb cultural and recreational amenities.
		Georgetown, the state's third oldest city, was declared a royal province by England's Prince George (who later became King George II.) First occupied by the Spanish in the early 1500's, English planters and merchants settled in what is now Georgetown's Historic District, a five-by-seven block area now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
		Georgetown has been a port city since 1732, and is the oldest continuously open seaport on the Eastern Seaboard.
	www.seegeorgetown.com /lifestyle.cfm (837 words)

	South Carolina: Georgetown County Library (Local Legacies: Celebrating Community Roots - Library of Congress)
		When the Georgetown Library Society began on January 31, 1799, the parish was South Carolina's major rice-producing and slave-holding district.
		By 1999, Georgetown County Library had library cards in the hands of two-thirds of the county's population.
		The Georgetown Library survived, and actually flourished during the 1980s when a new headquarters library and two branches were built under the leadership of Patricia Davis Doyle, head of the Library Board.
	lcweb2.loc.gov /cocoon/legacies/SC/200003517.html (512 words)

	Building Sand Castles, Memories and Family Traditions in Georgetown County, South Carolina
		GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C., May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Whether it's building sandcastles, visiting historic sites, dining by the water, or listening to ghost stories on a sunset cruise, Georgetown County -- located between Myrtle Beach and Charleston on South Carolina's coast -- offers a laid-back, relaxing beach vacation for the entire family.
		A little further south on US 17, Brookgreen Gardens, located on the site of four colonial rice plantations, is home to trees and plants native to the Southeastern United States and 900 pieces of American figurative sculpture.
		Georgetown County is a peaceful alternative to the hustle and bustle of its northern neighbor, Myrtle Beach, and is the ideal destination for a family vacation or weekend getaway.
	www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=109&STORY=/www/story/05-17-2005/0003632895&EDATE= (855 words)

	Georgetown County, South Carolina, Public Library History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The library was heavily used in Georgetown County and soon outgrew the room in the Winyah Indigo Society hall.
		The old jail was located in one of the most historic spots in Georgetown and every effort was made to plan a library building which would fit in with the handsome colonial architecture of the neighborhood.
		The county library has the active support of the Friends of the Georgetown County Memorial Library Association, which represents the continuing growth of the community's awareness of the value of library services.
	www.libsci.sc.edu /histories/vts/epw28.html (518 words)

	Georgetown County, South Carolina (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Georgetown County is one of the earliest established counties in South Carolina - and was one of the earliest "Districts" as well.
		The earliest "recorded" Lewis family in what is now known as Georgetown County was Peter Lewis, who arrived in the area circa 1799 from Marion County, SC.
		The Author has only recently begun researching the Lewis families of Georgetown County, and it might be a while before the "other" Lewis family arrivals can be sorted out.
	www.senclewises.com /georgetown.html (128 words)

	A Brief History of Georgetown County, South Carolina
		The Indian trade declined soon after Georgetown was established and indigo became the cash crop with rice as a secondary crop.
		By 1840, the Georgetown District (later County) produced nearly one-half of the total rice crop of the United States.
		As the twentieth century dawned, Georgetown was modernized under the leadership of Mayor William Doyle Morgan.
	www.blackcamisards.com /gourdin/newsexrpt/GeorgetownCounty.html (851 words)

	Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce
		The Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce is a mission-based organization dedicated to embracing economic growth while maintaining a unique quality of life.
		The Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce is organized to advance the general welfare and prosperity of the Georgetown County area, so that its citizens and its business community may prosper.
		The Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce is the area's premier business advocate committed to building stronger economic opportunities for its members by partnering with businesses, education, government and the community.
	georgetowncountychamber.com (139 words)

	When Rice Was King
		These rice fields in Georgetown County, South Carolina lie abandoned now, covered over with wild grasses that provide feasts for thousands of birds and, near the shoreline, a haven for a few remaining river alligators.
		From the 18th century to the Civil War, slaves planted, tended, and harvested the crops that made plantation owners wealthy and Georgetown County, South Carolina, the second largest rice producer in the world.
		This lesson is based on the Georgetown County Rice Plantations and Chicora Wood Plantation, two of the thousands of properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
	www.cr.nps.gov /nr/twhp/wwwlps/lessons/3rice/3rice.htm (223 words)

	eGO: Georgetown South Carolina
		The oak canopied streets of Georgetown are among the most peaceful places in the Grand Strand area.
		For over a hundred years after its founding in 1729, the port was busy shipping the rice and indigo grown on the nearby plantations.
		Georgetown has experienced something of a renaissance in recent years.
	www.ego.net /us/sc/myr/georgetown (104 words)

	Georgetown County South Carolina 1860 slaveholders and 1870 African Americans
		It is possible to locate a free person on the Georgetown County, South Carolina census for 1860 and not know whether that person was also listed as a slaveholder on the slave census, because published indexes almost always do not include the slave census.
		The term "County" is used to describe the main subdivisions of the State by which the census was enumerated.
		In South Carolina in 1860 there were 482 farms of 1,000 acres or more, the largest size category enumerated in the census, and another 1,359 farms of 500-999 acres.
	freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com /~ajac/scgeorgetown.htm (1988 words)

	Georgetown County South Carolina (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Georgetown County has won the National Civic League’s All-America County Award for outstanding communities.
		South Carolina Employment Security Commission, Find Job Vacancies, and Review Application Procedures.
		The year at a glance in area activities, including recreational, cultural, and annual events in Georgetown County.
	www.georgetowncountysc.org (231 words)

	The Political Graveyard: Georgetown County, S.C.
		Assignment of birthplaces, deathplaces, and cemeteries to counties is subject to error.
		U.S. Representative from South Carolina 3rd District, 1799-1805, 1815-17.
		South Carolina state house of representatives, 1924-25; died in office 1925.
	politicalgraveyard.com /geo/SC/GO.html (594 words)

	Designated State Scenic Rivers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		This scenic river segment begins at County Road #40 in Clarendon County, and extends southeast through Williamsburg County to Pea House Landing at the end of County Road #38 in Georgetown County, South Carolina.
		In May of 1991, the Broad River from 99 Islands dam to the confluence with the Pacolet River was officially recognized by the South Carolina General Assembly as a State Scenic River.
		Located in northern Greenville County and completely within Jones Gap State Park, about five miles of the Middle Saluda and its major tributary, Coldspring Branch, are protected by a 600-foot wide scenic corridor established through an agreement with the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism.
	www.dnr.sc.gov /water/envaff/river/desig_rivers.htm (638 words)

	Fall Activities Abound in Georgetown County, South Carolina
		Nestled along South Carolina's pristine coastline, Georgetown County has something for everyone this fall with the Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art, the Atalaya Arts and Crafts Festival, the 16th Annual Wooden Boat Show and much more.
		Georgetown will celebrate its appreciation for wooden boats and its maritime heritage with demonstrations, entertainment, music, food and rowing relay races on the Sampit River.
		For more information on Georgetown County, including an up-to-date listing of events, please visit our Web site at http://www.visitgeorgetowncountysc.com.
	www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/09-13-2005/0004105810&EDATE= (363 words)

	Pawleys Island, Litchfield Beach, Murrells Inlet Info from Georgetown County Visitors Bureau
		This year marks Georgetown County's first entry into the contest, a field that initially had 800 entries from communities nationwide.
		In winning this acknowledgment, Georgetown County is being recognized for its commitment to providing quality public health care, promoting community service, and developing a long-range plan for the county's growth and future prosperity.
		Georgetown County is well known for its rich history beautiful natural scenery and strong sense of culture.
	www.visitgeorgetowncountysc.com (415 words)

	Georgetown County Democratic Party -- voice for the people
		First, she planned to visit the County Auditor’s office where she will be working starting July 1, 2005.
		On July 19, 2004 at our Georgetown County Democrat Party general and executive committee meeting, I was elected to serve as interim chairperson for our party.
		Most of you know me as the Georgetown County Democrat Party Secretary or we have worked together on voter registration, to get out the vote, elections, or party functions.
	www.georgetowndemocrats.org (602 words)

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