Cities & Towns in Dorchester County, SC

Dorchester County, county in Maryland, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 165,737 inhabitants. The county was created 356 years ago in 1668. Its county seat is Cambridge.

There are 5 city/town in Dorchester County, SC. The largest city of Dorchester County is Summerville with a population of 53,301. Other cities include, Saint George population 2,194, Ridgeville population 1,841, Harleyville population 702 and Reevesville population 204

Summerville
Summerville

Summerville, Town in South Carolina, United States

Saint George
Saint George

Saint George, Town in South Carolina

Ridgeville
Ridgeville

Ridgeville, Town of the United States

Located just northwest of Charleston, Dorchester County is home to a mix of small towns, unincorporated communities, and rural landscapes. Some of the notable cities and towns in Dorchester County include Summerville, North Charleston, St. George, Harleyville, Ridgeville, and Reevesville.

Summerville serves as the county seat and is the largest municipality in Dorchester County. Founded in 1785, Summerville is known for its historic downtown area, oak tree-lined streets, and proximity to the scenic Ashley River. Some key attractions in Summerville include Azalea Park, the Summerville-Dorchester Museum, and the Flowertown Festival held each spring.

North Charleston spans Dorchester and Charleston Counties and is the third largest city in South Carolina. The city has a diverse economy with industries like aerospace manufacturing and shipping. It is also home to Joint Base Charleston and Charleston International Airport. Cultural attractions include the North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center.

The towns of St. George, Harleyville, Ridgeville, and Reevesville are smaller rural communities in Dorchester County. St. George is home to the Dorchester County Courthouse and has several historic buildings. Harleyville was established in the late 1800s as a railroad town. Ridgeville and Reevesville have deep agricultural roots as farming communities. Throughout Dorchester County, you'll find peaceful country landscapes, historic churches, and remnants of the area's rice-growing past.

All Dorchester County Cities (Aphebetical)

List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dorchester County.

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City Name Title Population
Harleyville Town in South Carolina 702
Reevesville Human settlement in Dorchester County, South Carolina, United States of America 204
Ridgeville Town of the United States 1,841
Saint George Town in South Carolina 2,194
Summerville Town in South Carolina, United States 53,301