Clarendon County Economic Development

GREAT COMMUNITY

GREAT PLACE TO RAISE A FAMILY OR BUILD A CAREER

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LAKE LIFE Home to SC’s largest lake withover 700 sq miles and when your wanting to explore you can take the 4 hour boat trip to Charleston Harbor.

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SOUTHERN CHARM

Clarendon people are friendly and welcoming. They enjoy a great sense of community. They love celebrating life and enjoying the beauty of the area.

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FAMILY FRIENDLY

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STRONG WORK ETHIC

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WORLD CLASS FISHING

Lake Marion holds the record for the world’s largest channel catfish at almost 60 lbs and the states record 16lb 2 oz Largemouth bass.

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GREAT HUNTING

Clarendon County is a hunting mecca. Public hunting is allowed within the Santee National Wildlife Refuge and the Francis Marion National Forest.

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golfing

Home to one of the state’s top public courses and has a dozen championship courses neaby, with the world’s most prestigious tournament just hours away.

WILDLIFE & RECREATION

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

ARTS & CULTURE

HERITAGE, HISTORY , FESTIVALS

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STRIPED BASS FESTIVAL

Held each spring this festival features: fireworks, dances, a parade, boating events and many other activities.

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PUDDIN SWAMP FESTIVAL

Features three days of carnival rides, delicious food,  and lots of live local entertainment, including the swanp Stomp Street Dance, and a karaoke contest.

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SPOLETO FESTIVAL USA

Internationally recognized as America’s premiere performing arts festival lasting 17 days and nights each spring. Drivet distance about 80 miles.

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SOUTHERN WILDLIFE EXPO

Three day celegration of wildlife and nature through fine arts. conservation education and social events. Drive distance about 80 miles.

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CHARLESTON

Quick access to Charleston dining, shopping, and exploring the city and nearby beaches. 70 minutes by car  – 4 hrs by boat. 

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SC BEACHES

Within hours of some of the nations most popular vacation destinations: Myrtle Beach, Hilton Head Island, Kiawah, Edisto Beach and  Isle of Palms

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MOUNTANS

Table Rock Park is just a 3 1/2 hour drive.

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ATTRACTIONS

  • SC Aquarium 75 miles
  • Riverbanks Zoo 80 miles
  • Carowinds 130 miles 

FUN OUTINGS

EASY ACCESS TO SO MANY PLACES