summerville, sc

One of the best parts of living in Summers Corner is being part of Summerville. The historic (and delicious) Main Street district. Colorful, seasonal celebrations. Azaleas and wisteria and small-town charm everywhere. But there’s something deeper here. This is a town that has its priorities straight. Summerville knows that a good life begins with a great education. That philanthropy and generosity pay dividends in countless positive ways. That “local” generally means “better.” And that, time being precious, you should spend as much of it as possible in the company of family, friends and flowers.

One of the best parts of living in Summers Corner is being part of Summerville, where you’ll find azaleas, wisteria and small-town charm everywhere you turn. Along with some highly evident priorities like education, family and the arts.

  • america's oldest garden

    One of 700 registered historic landmarks in Summerville, Middleton Place is home to the oldest landscaped gardens in the U.S.

  • sweet tea trail

    Summerville is the birthplace of sweet tea. And the town celebrates this refreshing brew with a long list of events, tours and destinations.

  • good things to come

    Summerville honors its history. But it is also working toward a brighter future, with a community-wide plan to improve many aspects of the town.

  • longtime resort

    CNN Money recently named Summerville among its Top 25 Places to Retire. But people have been coming here for a cool, shady retreat since the 1700s.

  • welcome to main street

    What’s your pleasure? Fresh-roasted coffee? Craft beer? A world-class hot dog? Summerville’s Main Street district has it all. Perfectly Frank’s hot dog joint was featured on Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.” But for the more culturally inclined, there’s also an art gallery and a quilt shop.

  • flowertown festival

    Every March, people from all over the region make their way to Summerville to revel in local food, art and the town’s legendary explosion of springtime blossoms.

  • america's oldest garden

    One of 700 registered historic landmarks in Summerville, Middleton Place is home to the oldest landscaped gardens in the U.S.

  • sweet tea trail

    Summerville is the birthplace of sweet tea. And the town celebrates this refreshing brew with a long list of events, tours and destinations.

  • good things to come

    Summerville honors its history. But it is also working toward a brighter future, with a community-wide plan to improve many aspects of the town.

  • longtime resort

    CNN Money recently named Summerville among its Top 25 Places to Retire. But people have been coming here for a cool, shady retreat since the 1700s.

  • welcome to main street

    What’s your pleasure? Fresh-roasted coffee? Craft beer? A world-class hot dog? Summerville’s Main Street district has it all. Perfectly Frank’s hot dog joint was featured on Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.” But for the more culturally inclined, there’s also an art gallery and a quilt shop.

  • flowertown festival

    Every March, people from all over the region make their way to Summerville to revel in local food, art and the town’s legendary explosion of springtime blossoms.

A Summerville gallery

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