St. George, South Carolina

St. George, South Carolina
The restored Lourie Theater, Downtown St. George
The restored Lourie Theater, Downtown St. George
Official seal of St. George, South Carolina
Motto: 
"The Town of Friendly People"
Location of St. George, South Carolina
Location of St. George, South Carolina
Coordinates: 33°11′N 80°34.46′W / 33.183°N 80.57433°W / 33.183; -80.57433
CountryUnited States
StateSouth Carolina
CountyDorchester
Area
 • Total
2.85 sq mi (7.37 km2)
 • Land2.85 sq mi (7.37 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
105 ft (32 m)
Population
 • Total
1,843
 • Density647.58/sq mi (250.05/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
29477
FIPS code45-62530[3]
GNIS feature ID1250508[4]
Websitesaintgeorgesc.org

Saint George is a town in Dorchester County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 2,084 at the 2010 census, eight fewer than in 2000 census. It has been the county seat of Dorchester County[5] since the county was formed from Colleton County in 1897.

Saint George is included within the Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville metropolitan area as defined by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget and used by the U. S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes only.

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  3. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.