Carolina Snaps
Georgetown
Season 6 Episode 9 | 59sVideo has Closed Captions
Nestled on South Carolina’s coast, Georgetown County boasts rich cultural history and resilience.
Nestled on South Carolina’s coast, Georgetown County boasts rich cultural history and resilience. Founded in 1729, it thrived on indigo, rice, and later lumber. From Revolutionary War significance to modern vitality, Georgetown blends historical charm with economic evolution.
Carolina Snaps is a local public television program presented by SCETV
Support for this program is provided by The ETV Endowment of South Carolina.
Carolina Snaps
Georgetown
Season 6 Episode 9 | 59sVideo has Closed Captions
Nestled on South Carolina’s coast, Georgetown County boasts rich cultural history and resilience. Founded in 1729, it thrived on indigo, rice, and later lumber. From Revolutionary War significance to modern vitality, Georgetown blends historical charm with economic evolution.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipNestled on the coast of South Carolina, Georgetown County embodies resilience in centuries of rich cultural history.
Georgetown, SC was founded in 1734 as the third oldest town in the state.
The town's convenient location as a port of entry in 1732 facilitated direct trade positively helping the economy.
Georgetown's historical prominence is marked by events like the British occupation during the Revolutionary War as well as a supply port for General Nathaniel Green's army.
Post war, rice replaced indigo, sustaining the town's economy until the Civil War.
The 19th century brought diversification with the lumber and turpentine industries.
Georgetown's economy evolved further with the establishment of the Atlantic Coast Lumber Company in 1903 and then the International Paper Plant in 1935, revitalizing the town.
Today, Georgetown offers a blend of historical charm and modern vitality, making it a significant chapter in South Carolina's history.
Carolina Snaps is a local public television program presented by SCETV
Support for this program is provided by The ETV Endowment of South Carolina.