St. George: Community & Culture
Within St. George you'll find 2 libraries, 6 congregations, and 2 cultural organizations.
- 2.8 congregations per 1,000 residents (vs South Carolina 1.1/1K).
- 9.3 cultural orgs per 10K residents.
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | Dorchester County Library: Saint George |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 506 N. Parler Avenue |
| Nearest Library · Phone | 8,435,639,189 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 29,477 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2444 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 2 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
| Churches · Total count | 6 |
|---|
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
Listings (4)
Appleby's Methodist Church
Carroll Place
Indian Fields Methodist Campground
St. George Rosenwald School
| Cultural Orgs · Total count | 2 |
|---|
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | THE TRI-COUNTY REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|---|
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=St. George+SC |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=29477 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=29477 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=29477 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=29477 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 97 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 109 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 9 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 16 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (2)
Colleton Museum
Elloree Heritage Museum and Cultural Center
Attractions (4)
Colleton Museum
Elloree Heritage Museum and Cultural Center
South Carolina State University Planetarium
Summerville-Dorchester Museum
Other
Stations (1)
(unnamed)
| Community Engagement · Churches Per 1000 Residents | 2.80 |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | lower engagement |
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 8.97 |
| Homelessness · Estimated homeless population | 2 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |