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Sumterville, South Carolina

Sumter, South Carolina
City
Downtown Sumter
Downtown Sumter
Official seal of Sumter, South Carolina
Seal
Nickname(s): "Gamecock City"
Motto(s): "Uncommon Patriotism"
Location of Sumter in South Carolina
Location of Sumter in South Carolina
Coordinates: 33°55′37″N 80°21′49″W / 33.92694°N 80.36361°W / 33.92694; -80.36361Coordinates: 33°55′37″N 80°21′49″W / 33.92694°N 80.36361°W / 33.92694; -80.36361
country United States
state South Carolina
county Sumter
Incorporated 1845
Government
 • Mayor Joe McElveen
 • City manager Deron McCormick
Area
 • Total 26.7 sq mi (53.0 km2)
 • Land 26.6 sq mi (50.8 km2)
 • Water 0.2 sq mi (4.2 km2)
Elevation 171 ft (52 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 40,524
 • Rank 8th in South Carolina
 • Density 1,545/sq mi (596.6/km2)
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 29150, 29151, 29153, 29154
Area code(s) 803
FIPS code 45-70405
GNIS feature ID 1251074
Website www.sumtersc.gov

Sumter /ˈsʌmtər/ is a city in and the county seat of Sumter County, South Carolina, United States. Known as the Sumter Metropolitan Statistical Area, the namesake county adjoins Clarendon and Lee to form the core of Sumter-Lee-Clarendon tri-county area of South Carolina, an area that includes the three counties in the east central Piedmont. The population was 39,643 at the 2000 census, and it rose to 40,524 at the 2010 census.

Incorporated as Sumterville in 1845, the city's name was shortened to Sumter in 1855. It has grown and prospered from its early beginnings as a plantation settlement. The city and county of Sumter bear the name of General Thomas Sumter, the "Fighting Gamecock" of the American Revolutionary War.

During the Civil War, the town was an important supply and railroad repair center for the Confederacy. After the war, Sumter grew and prospered, using its large railroad network to supply cotton, timber, and by the start of the 20th century, tobacco to the region.

During the 20th century, Sumter grew into a major industrial center. Starting with the opening of Shaw Air Force Base (now home to the 9th Air Force, 20th Fighter Wing, and United States Army Central) in 1941, industry grew, especially after World War II. Sumter became increasingly known for textiles, manufacturing, biotech industries, a thriving retail environment and medical center of its region in addition to agricultural products, which makes it a hub for business in the east central portion of South Carolina.


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