Sumter’s political, commercial, and cultural development is reflected in the architecture of the central business district that spans a time period from 1828 to the present. The town was officially chartered in 1871. Incorporated in 1845, Sumterville’s name was eventually changed to Sumter. With no access to waterway or railroad, development was slow until the Camden branch of the South Carolina Railroad extended into the town in 1843. In 1798, the village was selected for the site of the courthouse of old Sumter District. A settlement by 1785, Sumterville was named after General Thomas Sumter, South Carolina Revolutionary war hero. Originally called Sumterville, the town was the county seat of Sumter District and later Sumter County. ![]() The Sumter Opera House is listed in the National Register as part of the Sumter Historic District: ![]() Pete Lawrence of Sumter, 2014 © Do Not Use Without Written Consent
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