Summerville derives its name from the fact that nineteenth century Charleston residents and Lowcountry farmers "summered" in Summerville to escape the insects and associated illness of the lower water-logged areas in the summertime. Later, vacationers trekked to Summerville for a slower pace of life than the city offered. The downtown portion of Summerville has the wonderful old fashioned feel of the real America with village streets lined with mature trees, white picket fences, flags flying, stately homes with wrap around porches and tin roofs, and a town square reminiscent of the fifties. Housing choices here range from beautifully restored historic and antebellum homes to state of the art amenitied subdivisions

Also known as Flowertown, Summerville boasts an incredible array of camellias, azaleas, and dogwoods. There is a spring Flowertown festival that draws more than 200,000 guests to Summerville annually.

Summerville offers an affordable alternative to the coastal areas while offering excellent schools and a wide selection of shopping and entertainment choices.


Wescott Plantation and Legend Oaks Country Club are the premier golf neighborhoods in Summerville, while the historic downtown area is very elegant.