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Driving into Summerville, South Carolina you know you're somewhere special, Home Sweet Home. The old-fashioned town square with the aged brick buildings, locally owned shops and gracious people take you back to a more relaxed, welcoming time in history. Whether you grew up in the Low Country, or recently moved to the area or are just passing through, you'll find the town of Summerville charming. Many interesting people have made Summerville home. Home Sweet Home looks back into the history of people and places that laid the foundation for this great Southern town. You'll find out about Guerin's Pharmacy, the oldest Pharmacy in South Carolina, Alexander's Dry Goods Store, and the history of various homes and churches. Summerville has a rich history that explains why so many people are proud to call it home, even today. The book is divided into chapters you can read at leisure. The town was founded in 1696 in Old Dorchester and moves through the years to 1847 when Summerville became a town; the great earthquake of 1886 with the epicenter right here in Summerville became known as the Charleston Earthquake. This book is a must read for anyone with an interest in the history of quaint, southern towns, such as Summerville.
