Welcome to Santee Cooper
Country and ERA Wilder Realty, Santee SC - Carol Vandyke, Agent
About Santee and surrounding
area within the Santee Cooper Region of South Carolina
Life in Santee Cooper Country:
hunting and fishing is great, golf is fabulous, and there is an abundance
of outdoor adventures and varied recreation for all ages........
Santee is located in one of the world's finest and most varied sport fishing
and recreation areas, the Santee Cooper Lakes Region. Santee offers
plenty of southern charm yet a surprising amount of family activity year
round. ERA Wilder Realty offers
a wide variety of affordable real estate throughout the Santee Cooper Country
Region.
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Santee, South Carolina
Situated adjacent to Lake Marion in the
northeastern section of the county, Santee received its name from an Indian
word meaning "The Rivers." Santee began to grow, because U.S. Highway 301
and 15 pass through. When the flooding of the Santee Cooper Lakes was completed
in 1940-41, the area began to add new business interests, mainly tourism,
to its basic agricultural economy. What began as a very convenient overnight
stop between New York and Florida, is that and much more today. Santee
has a multitude of restaurants, motels, service stations, and sports related
businesses. Santee State Park, located on Lake Marion, contains cottages,
meeting halls, campsites, picnic areas, lighted tennis courts, playgrounds,
nature trails and of course, swimming, fishing, sailing and boating. For
the fisherman, there are boat dealers, tackle shops, fish camps, boat ramps
and everything the angler needs. Santee is as well-known for golfing as
for fishing. The area is a veritable golfers paradise, with beautiful courses
beside the waters of Lake Marion or nestled among the gently rolling hills.
Hunters will welcome the challenge of hunting birds and game in their natural
habitat. For the nature lover, a visit to the National Wildlife Refuge
just north of Santee, where native animals and birds can be seen, is a
must! For those who are less athletically and outdoorsy inclined, there
are great shops of all kinds, from an outlet mall to small and large specialty
shops. The area boasts new residential developments on the lake and around
golf courses, as well as a retirement community in the heart of Santee.
The Santee Fun Festival in September includes many family activities, including
games, live entertainment and a parade.
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Elloree, South Carolina
Elloree was founded in 1886. The town is
named for an Indian word meaning, "Home I Love." It is located in the eastern
part of Orangeburg county and is surrounded by some of the best farmland
in the state. The community is well organized with a community center,
a branch of the county library, athletic fields and a town Park. Santee
State Park is only five miles away on Lake Marion and offers fishing, camping,
boating, swimming and other activities. The Elloree Trails, a flat race
for thoroughbred horses, is an annual event of nationwide interest among
owners of fine houses.
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Eutawville, South Carolina
The first home in Eutaw Village was erected
in 1836, "On high ground in the healthy pines." Planters on the Santee
River seeking refuge from the humidity and mosquitoes found the pinelands
of Eutawville near enough to allow occasional trips to their homes. They
chose an area near Eutaw Springs. Since "Eutaw" in Cherokee means "pine
tree," the name was appropriate for their summer village. The famous Battle
of Eutaw Springs on September 8, 1781, was the first major Revolutionary
Battle in South Carolina. A British commander camped 2300 soldiers and
was attacked by the Southern Army. Both armies lost nearly thirty percent
of their men. Although the battle ended in a stalemate, both sides claimed
victory. The Eutaw Village Festival provides a time to enjoy a parade,
arts and crafts, bands and food. Fishing tournaments draw thousands of
visitors to town. Boat racing, bluegrass music and a National Catfish Stew
Cook-off are other annual events.
Santee, South Carolina
World Class Sport Fishing and Recreation!
by Gary Houston
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The heart of commercial activity in
Santee is right at I-95, exit 98. There are over 15 motels located within
1 mile of this exit. Several of the major chains (Best Western, Comfort
Inn, Days Inn, Ramada, and Super 8) as well as a number of locally owned
establishments can be found. If you're a camper, there are plenty of public
and private camping and RV parks here too! Santee Lakes Campground (I-95,
exit 102), Lake Marion Resort and Santee State Park (i-95, exit 98) are
close by. Over two dozen restaurants are located right off I-95,
exit 98.
Besides the fast-food chains there are
a number of fine local restaurants. Jake's Steaks & Ribs and Randazzo's
Italian & Seafood Restaurant a just two. Clark's Family Restaurant
(located at Clark's Inn) is great. They have excellent meals at very reasonable
prices! If you love fishing or recreational boating, you'll be in heaven
in Santee. But if that's not your thing there's still plenty to see and
do here
For the golfers, go to: Santee
Cooper Golfing and Golf Packages
How about Outlet Shopping? The Santee
Factory Stores (exit 98) is home to dozens of famous name outlets.
If a slower pace is more your style,
visit The Santee National Wildlife
Refuge (I-95, exit 102). It has a foot trail and observation tower
as well as a Visitor's Center offering information and interpretive exhibits.
Fort Watson (3 miles north of Santee
on US 301) is a great place to get a panoramic view of Santee-Cooper and
the countryside.
Getting around is pretty simple. I-95
runs north-south and exits 102, 98, 97, and 93 will get you to Santee.
Exit 98, however is the main one. The lakes are located both east and west
of I-95.
Above: Exerts from Santee
Tourism Board ,Santee Cooper Counties Promotion Commission, USAStar
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Orangeburg
County Trails Map & Identification
Orangeburg
County
Chamber
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1-800-545-6153
Santee
Tourism
Board
1-866-272-6833 (2 SANTEE)
Santee
Cooper Counties
Promotion Commission
1-800-227-8510 or in S.C. 803-854-2131
Clarendon
County, SC
Chamber of Commerce
Sumter
Online
Sumter, South Carolina
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