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Orangeburg
The United States of America is a country in North America that extends from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and shares land borders with Canada and Mexico. The United States is a federal constitutional republic, with its capital in Washington, D.C., District of Columbia.
Orangeburg, also known as The Garden City, is a city in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 12,765 at the 2000 census. The population has steadily declined since the 1950s. It is the county seat of Orangeburg CountyGR6. The city is located southeast of Columbia, on the north fork of the Edisto River. Its density is 240.7 per square kilometers. Orangeburg, named for William IV, Prince of Orange, the son-in-law of King George, II, of England, was first settled in 1704 by an Indian trader, George Sterling. Paul A. Miller is the Mayor of the city.
In May of 2000, the city created the Orangeburg County Community of Character initiative, which is a collaborative effort by DORA, the Downtown Orangeburg Revitalization Association, The Times and Democrat newspaper, the Orangeburg County Chamber of Commerce and the Orangeburg County Development Commission.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 21.5 square kilometers. Orangeburg is home to a variety of Barbecue restaurants. Their events and attractions include, The Edisto Memorial Gardens and The Orangeburg Festival of Roses. The I. P. Stanback Museum and Planetarium, is located on the campus of South Carolina State University and signifies their commitment to community service. The Museum's exhibition area is one of the largest in the state. Also the Orangeburg Festival of Roses began as a vision held by a group of citizens seeking a way to enhance the development of Orangeburg and improve the quality of life for its residents.
In 2005, the National Civic League awarded Orangeburg County with the coveted All-America City Award, which recognizes and encourages civic excellence and honors communities in which citizens, government, businesses, and non-profit organizations demonstrate successful resolution of critical community issues. It can also be considered as the preeminent, historical and potential tourism destination that enjoys a very positive reputation with worldwide travelers to become one of the most visited places.
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