McCORMICK COUNTY

County Offices
610 South Mine Street
McCormick 864-852-2231
https://www.mccormickcountysc.org

Chamber of Commerce
100 N. Main Street
McCormick 864-852-2835
http://mccormickscchamber.org

The natural beauty, abundant resources, and strategic location of McCormick County have been drawing newcomers since the earliest settlers arrived in America. Today, the county’s economic strength is founded on diversified industries including manufacturing, retail, services, agricultural and forestry, healthcare, recreation, and hospitality. U.S. Routes 378, 221, and 25 all pass through the area. Commercial airline service is available at Augusta Regional Airport in Augusta, Georgia—less than 50 miles from home.

Services
Access to state-of-the-art healthcare services begins at Savannah Lakes Medical Center in McCormick, encompassing Family Healthcare-Savannah Lakes and Specialty Care-Savannah Lakes. This contemporary 7,885-square-foot facility meets routine and many specialty care needs for residents of McCormick and Lincoln counties including on-site imaging, laboratory, and rehabilitation services. Just 30 minutes from home, Abbeville Area Medical Center provides a 25-bed critical access hospital that excels in patient satisfaction—a claim proven by awards from Healthgrades for Outstanding Patient Experience and Patient Safety. The city of Augusta across the Georgia border offers nationally recognized medical centers and hospitals, including Augusta University Medical Center at Augusta University and the Children’s Hospital of Georgia. The 581-bed teaching facility of University Hospital is distinguished among Georgia’s most comprehensive and largest healthcare providers. Doctors Hospital adds yet another leading institution with several centers of excellence including the Human Motion Institute-Joint & Spine Center and Joseph M. Still Burn Center—the largest inpatient burn center in America.

Quality educational opportunities are easily accessible, underlined by a responsive, progressive public school system that embodies its slogan: Moving at the Speed of Learning. Higher education can begin locally at the McCormick County extension campus for Piedmont Technical College, a state-of-the-art facility with traditional classrooms as well as satellite and two-way video learning options. Most student services are also available locally, from placement testing and financial aid to registration and career counseling. Clemson University operates an extension in the county where agents offer their expertise in agribusiness, forestry, wildlife and water resources, and 4-H youth development. Numerous public and private colleges and universities are located within a reasonable commute, including Augusta University in Augusta, Georgia, with an unusually rich curriculum for liberal arts, medical, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) disciplines. Augusta is also home to Augusta Technical College, the private Paine College, and satellite centers for other private institutions including Georgia Military College, Brenau University, Virginia College, and Miller-Motte Technical College.

Lifestyle
South Carolina’s smallest county is big on quality of life, from premier recreational destinations to colorful events like the Gold Rush Days Festival and Thunder Over Thurmond. Most of the county’s residents reside in the western section of the county near the 71,000-acre expanse of Strom Thurmond Lake—the same body of water known as Clarks Hill Lake by those living on the Georgia side. McCormick County offers several public lake access points for water sports, but the breathtaking beauty of Thurmond Lake has also driven the development of handsome new subdivisions like Savannah Lakes Village. Little River Blueway Outdoor Adventure Area adds to the excitement with 50 miles of scenic trails for canoeing, kayaking, or paddling fringed by Sumter National Forest. Yesterday’s rail line now provides a recreational link between McCormick County’s small communities, inviting residents to enjoy miles of scenic pathway along the Savannah Valley Rail Trail. Nearby state parks add first-rate attractions from campsites and boat launches to golf courses and multi-purpose trails. Little wonder that boating, water sports, camping, fishing, hiking, cycling, and hunting are such popular pastimes.

While the bright lights of Augusta are only 50 miles from home, McCormick County residents can enjoy a world of cultural attractions just beyond their own doorstep. Thanks to the McCormick Arts Council at the Keturah—known locally as MACK—quality programming has been available locally since 1985. Housed in the charming Historic Keturah Hotel, this active group encourages cultural appreciation through exhibits, performances, instruction for all age groups, and an ever-growing number of community events. Strong historic preservation efforts at premier sites like Dorn Mill, Price’s Mill, and the historic Willington commercial district complement the vibrant arts community. Some landmarks have been restored and repurposed for modern use, like the 1770 treasure of Guillebeau House that was relocated to Hickory Knob State Park and serves as a log cabin rental. The more you learn about McCormick County, the more you will see why so many call this area the treasure of South Carolina’s Freshwater Coast. Whether your dream is a quant small-town near major urban amenities, lakefront living, a retirement home, or a seasonal retreat, McCormick County can turn any vision into reality.

COMMUNITY PROFILES

Town Offices
864-852-2231
https://www.mccormickcountysc.org

Chamber of Commerce
864-852-2835
http://mccormickscchamber.org

The small but active town of McCormick serves as the county seat of government and a hub for commerce, education, healthcare, and the arts. Many of the county’s finest historic sites are located in the town, including the Heritage Gold Mine, where a rich vein of gold was first discovered in 1853. The mine was later owned by Cyrus Hall McCormick, inventor of the reaper and the namesake for the town. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the J.J. Dorn House now houses a museum that depicts the lifestyle of the wealthy around the turn of the century. The Historic Keturah Hotel serves as a visual and performance center and the proud home of the local arts council. Newcomers will find a welcoming hometown atmosphere and a wide range of attractive homes and residential settings, from well-kept older properties to magnificent contemporaries and lushly wooded lots for new construction.

Savannah Lakes Village

County Offices
864-852-2231
https://www.mccormickcountysc.org

Chamber of Commerce
864-852-2835
http://mccormickscchamber.org

This unincorporated village is growing rapidly as a premier location for sports and recreation lovers. Ideally located at the confluence of the Little River Blueway Adventure Region and Lake Thurmond, Savannah Lakes Village is home to three championship lakefront golf courses. Residents enjoy a convenient lifestyle with local restaurants, special community events, and daily programs at the recreation and tennis center. This growing contemporary village also offers easy access to hundreds of miles of land and waterway trails for regional exploration including 63,000 acres of forestland. Every property purchase includes membership into community-owned amenities along with boat docks and ramps. Those who need to stay connected for personal or business purposes will appreciate the large-scale fiber-optic broadband network that serves the entire village.