Known as "The Flower Town in the Pines" for its stunning azalea displays in both public and private gardens, including Azalea Park, every spring, Summerville is a delightful town noted for its beautiful trees. In fact, Summerville is named for those Charleston-area residents who would escape here for a summer respite, using the tall pines as a cooling retreat.
Today, Summerville is a thriving Charleston-area suburb of around 47,000 residents, most of whom reside in Dorchester County. While they enjoy the laid-back vibe, these residents are only a short drive down I-26 into Charleston for employment and can also enjoy the beaches and the downtown historic area as well.