McClellanville, South Carolina facts for kids
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McClellanville, South Carolina
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Jeremy Creek at McClellanville; looking upstream
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Location of McClellanville in South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Charleston |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.34 sq mi (6.07 km2) |
| • Land | 2.23 sq mi (5.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.12 sq mi (0.31 km2) |
| Elevation | 8 ft (2 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 605 |
| • Density | 271.67/sq mi (104.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29458
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| Area code(s) | 843, 854 |
| FIPS code | 45-43585 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1252622 |
McClellanville is a small fishing town in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States. In 2020, its population was 605 people. The town is located on the Atlantic coast. It is surrounded by the Francis Marion National Forest. For a long time, people in McClellanville have made a living from the ocean. They have done this by fishing, shrimping, and oystering.
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History of McClellanville
Early Beginnings
The village of McClellanville started in the late 1860s. Two local plantation owners, A.J. McClellan and R.T. Morrison, sold land lots. These lots were near Jeremy Creek. People from the Santee Delta bought them. They wanted to escape summer fevers.
The first store opened shortly after the American Civil War. The village quickly became important. It was a center for trade and social life. The area produced timber, rice, cotton, and seafood. In 1926, McClellanville officially became a town. It is still well-known for its shrimping boats and seafood businesses.
Hurricane Hugo's Impact
In 1989, a very strong storm hit the town. This was Hurricane Hugo. It caused a lot of damage. Homes were destroyed, and old oak trees fell. Shrimp boats were even pushed into people's front yards. The storm changed much of the town's look.
Hurricane Hugo was a Category 4 storm when it hit. The strongest part of the storm, called the eyewall, passed right over the town. Many residents took shelter in the local high school. This school was a designated storm shelter. However, a storm surge surprised them. The water threatened to flood the building. People helped each other in the dark. They managed to climb into a space above the false ceilings. Everyone survived.
Historic Places in Town
Several important places in McClellanville are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are recognized for their historical value.
These places include:
- Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church
- Cape Romain Lighthouses
- Fairfield Plantation
- Hampton Plantation
- Harrietta Plantation
- McClellanville Historic District
- Wedge Plantation
- Old Georgetown Road
Geography of McClellanville
McClellanville is located in the northeastern part of Charleston County. Its coordinates are 33°5′20.23″N 79°28′2.23″W / 33.0889528°N 79.4672861°W. U.S. Route 17 runs along the northwestern edge of the town. This road leads northeast 23 miles (37 km) to Georgetown. It also leads southwest 38 miles (61 km) to Charleston.
The town covers a total area of about 2.3 square miles (6.1 km²). Most of this is land, about 2.2 square miles (5.8 km²). A small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.3 km²), is water. Jeremy Creek is a tidal inlet that flows through the middle of the town. The town's borders reach south to the Intracoastal Waterway. This waterway is next to the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge.
Population Information
The population of McClellanville has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 502 | — | |
| 1940 | 431 | −14.1% | |
| 1950 | 417 | −3.2% | |
| 1960 | 354 | −15.1% | |
| 1970 | 304 | −14.1% | |
| 1980 | 436 | 43.4% | |
| 1990 | 333 | −23.6% | |
| 2000 | 459 | 37.8% | |
| 2010 | 499 | 8.7% | |
| 2020 | 605 | 21.2% | |
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In 2020, there were 605 people living in McClellanville. There were 222 households and 149 families in the town.
Education in McClellanville
The Charleston County School District manages the public schools that serve McClellanville.
- St. James-Santee Elementary School is located in McClellanville.
- Lincoln High School used to be in McClellanville. It closed in 2015. School officials have considered building a new Lincoln High in Awendaw.
- Cape Romain Environmental Education Charter School (CREECS) is a charter school in McClellanville.
Notable People from McClellanville
- Duff Holbrook: He was a wildlife biologist and forestry expert. He helped bring wild turkey back to many parts of South Carolina.
- Archibald Rutledge: He was the first poet laureate of South Carolina. He also wrote many books.
See also
In Spanish: McClellanville para niños
