Georgetown, SC
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About Georgetown
- • DuBose Heyward, author of "Porgy," which inspired "Porgy and Bess," was born here.
- • Rice cultivation in the 18th and 19th centuries originated here.
- • Its deepwater port made it a crucial hub for rice exportation.
- • A mysterious ghost light, known as the Gray Man, supposedly warns of hurricanes.
- • The Great Fire of 1889 devastated much of downtown Georgetown.
- • Named for King George II in 1729, it became a town in 1734.
- • With around 10,000 people, its population is smaller than many college towns.
- • At 16 feet above sea level, flooding is a constant concern here.
- • Tourism and manufacturing are major contributors to the local economy.
- • Georgetown evokes a sense of quiet Southern charm and historic preservation.
- • The Carolina Panthers, based in Charlotte, are the closest NFL team.
- • Carvers Bay High School won the South Carolina Class A football championship in 2014.