Dorchester County
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Date Formed:
1897
Council Meets:
1st & 3rd Mondays, 6:00 p.m.
2020 Census Population:
161,540
Council of Government:
Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester
Land Area:
575
Form of Government:
Council-Administrator
County Seat:
St. George
Council Members:
7
Other Municipalities:
Harleyville, North Charleston, Reevesville, Ridgeville, Summerville
Term Length:
4 years
Method of Election:
Single Member