Mcclellanville, SC
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About Mcclellanville
- • Artist William Melton Halsey was born in McClellanville in 1915.
- • The McClellanville Arts Council fosters local artistic expression.
- • Rice cultivation established McClellanville as a prominent port town.
- • Rumors persist of a hidden pirate treasure buried near Jeremy Creek.
- • Hurricane Hugo devastated McClellanville in 1989, causing widespread damage.
- • Named for General George B. McClellan, it was established around 1853.
- • With roughly 500 residents, it's significantly smaller than Charleston.
- • At only 10 feet above sea level, flooding is a concern.
- • Fishing and seafood processing are important local occupations.
- • A quiet, contemplative serenity permeates the maritime atmosphere.
- • The Charleston RiverDogs, a minor league baseball team, are the closest pro team.
- • McClellanville's Lincoln High School won multiple state basketball championships in the 1960s.