Flag Dedication
Our new flag pole and the American Flag were dedicated at the Cottageville Municipal Complex on Sunday, February 26, 2012. The ceremony included music, information as to the meaning of the colors, and the stars and stripes. Donors were also recognized.
The flag and pole were dedicated in honor of and in memory of all those who have defended the freedom we all cherish.
Mission Statement
The mission of The Town of Cottageville is to help preserve the peace, order, and safety of our community. We are committed to this mission and conduct our responsibilities toward a goal of excellence, and with dedication to the community we serve.
History
Cottageville is a quaint, friendly little town with roots that go as deep as the 1700's. It is located approximately 35 miles northwest of Charleston on Highway 17-A. Cottageville is the axis of several communities within a five mile radius. Residents of Gloverville, Spring Hill, Rehoboth, Red Oak, Jericho, McDaniel, and Round O often come to Cottageville for groceries, gasoline, and other necessities. A brief history of the town follows:
Cottageville Camellia
The Town of Cottageville has its own flower. According to a local historian, this flower was originally know as Sweetheart Japonica. One of them, which had a brilliant sheen, was bright red and semi-double, was named by a Walterboro horticulturist in 1945 in honor of the lady who grew and developed it at her home in Cottageville. She grew camellias during the years she waited to marry her sweetheart.