Relocation Guide to: RIDGELAND SOUTH CAROLINA A publication of The Town of Ridgeland 843.726.7500 | Ridgelandsc.gov LIVING HERE 3 Hello, Future Resident WE’RE VERY SOCIAL Experience the authentic lifestyle that Ridgeland offers and create "Worth the Trip" memories today To like us on Facebook, 4-5 Living Here search for, The Town of 10 Reasons to Move to Ridgeland Ridgeland, South Carolina • Our Beauty is Unparalleled • Hungry? We've got you Covered • Business Friendly • There's outdoor adventure in our Backyard To see what memories are • Historic, down to our Roots • See it from the air, Ridgeland-Claude Dean being captured, follow us on Airport expansion. instagram, search for, • Public Safety is Our Commitment to You @town_of_ridgeland_sc • Community is our Priority • Downtown • See it for Yourself 6-7 Moving Here Stay up to date with the latest information on our Use our lists to navigate everything from finding a home and setting up shop to registering for twitter account, school and choosing a doctor. @OfRidgeland • Public Service • Utilities • Real Estate Capture the moment • Health Care and make sure you • Education follow us onsnapchat, YOUR ONLINE RELOCATION RESOURCES @RidgelandSC Ridgelandsc.gov Find everything you need to plan your move to Ridgeland, including helpful links to a download-able version of this publication. You will also find important information about relocating your business under our“Economic Development” tab on the town home page, as well as information about the town and a Business Resource Guide to help any new, expanding, or relocating business. Experience more "Worth the Trip" memories today! Ridgelandsc.gov 2 HELLO, Future Resident HELLO,On behalf of everyone FUTURE here at RESIDENTthe Town of Ridgeland We would like to welcome you to our area and say thank you for your AUTHENTIC LOWCOUNTRYdecision on choosing Ridgeland as youra vibrant new home! local economy, and community engagement. Our town is known for its natural beauty, lowcountry culture, historic monuments and I understand moving is sometimes a scary attractions, which impress residents and moment. I was just there, wondering where to visitors alike. But what makes this town so live, how the culture and community responds special, is our strong sense of community and to outsiders, what is there to do around here? preservation of our rural character. But I assure you, just take a weekend to come down and see it for yourself. Take a walk down Main Street and talk to the residents The town of Ridgeland is nestled right off of and business owners. Take a drive in your car interstate 95 and is conveniently located near down through the avenues of oaks to look at the cities of Hilton Head, Savannah, Charleston the pristine rivers, historic houses, farms, and Beaufort. Ridgeland is situated between monuments and scenery. You will begin to major waterways, where all types of imagine that Ridgeland is home and there is adventures and outdoor activities are available. no better place to be. Because home is where Play a round of golf at Sgt. Jasper, ride your your heart is! bike through town, and experience everything a small town has to offer. Experience our Best wishes, culture with a walk through the Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage located downtown as exhibits come to life and gain appreciation of our unique way of life. The town is an ideal location for individuals, Joshua T. Rowland, Town of Ridgeland families, and businesses , as our residents and Director of Planning & Community Development visitors experience competitive quality of life, 3 www.ridglandsc.gov LIVING HERE 10 REASONS TO MOVE TO RIDGELAND Want to experience Lowcountry Living? There is no better place to find that feeling, just come and see for yourself. MORE VISITORS come to Ridgeland than ever before. are always ready for new the intercoastal, Over the past few years we have seen many of these guests to become lakes, and rivers. Want a visitors become lifetime residents, business owners, regulars. And we hope to scenic area to exercise or and community leaders . Our Residents love the see you at one of our walk the dogs? Take a character, authenticity, history, and the close tables! bike ride or run through proximity to the coast as well as our unspoiled Blue Heron Nature Trail Business Friendly landscape. Here's 10 reasons why we love living here: and the boardwalk. If you 3 need it to be a kids play Ridgeland offers OUR BEAUTY IS HUNGRY? We've day go out and experience businesses unique 1 UNPARALLELED 2 got you covered Turpin Park where kids infrastructure advantages: can zipline from the tree we have 3 exits off of We may be biased, but Whether you're in the house or cool down on the I-95, we have rail access, Ridgeland's landscape it mood for something fast, splash pad on those warm water and sewer, natural stunning. Natural or want to sit down with summer days or even gas and two business archways created by the family and enjoy enjoy the tennis courts. parks as well as a vibrant moss draped live oak your meal, we have all There's always something downtown. trees line many of the of that and more. Our to do in town. Your streets, parks naturally restaurants provide There's Adventure in Adventure awaits. blend into the town, some of the best BBQ, 4 Our Backyard and residents can be Seafood, Hispanic food Historic, Down to Ridgeland offers many seen enjoying the and everything else in 5 our Roots parks activities and between that have opportunities to enjoy shaded areas. visitors traveling from life on the water, from all Thomas Heyward, Jr. (July miles. Our tables types fishing, to boating 28, 1746 - March 6, 1809) Experience more "Worth the Trip" memories today! 4 Ridgelandsc.gov By the For more “Worth the Trip” experiences, visit our website Ridgelandsc.gov Numbers was a signer of the Hatch, realizing the A Real Sense of United States Declaration impossibility of 8 Community 843 of Independence as a successfully attacking or Experience our = our area code. representative of South turning the flank of the Downtown Farmer's Carolina. He was born in enemy, withdrew to his Market on Fridays and 4 St. Luke's Parish, South transports at Boyd’s Saturdays, with farmers = The Town of Carolina and educated at Neck, having lost 89 that provide our Ridgeland has 4 parks home. He was elected to men killed, 629 residents and visitors the Continental Congress wounded, and 28 with fresh local produce, in 1775 and signed the missing. The etc. The Town offers 2 = restaurants on the SC Declaration of Confederate casualties multiple opportunities to BBQ Trail Independence in 1776. amounted to 8 killed and connect with neighbors Heyward returned to 39 wounded. 1st Lt. and friends. South Carolina in 1778 to O.W. Bennett was 1900 serve as a judge. Thomas awarded the Medal of = the year the Town of Heyward is entombed Honor. The battlefield is Downtown Ridgeland was near the Old House within the town limits of 9 incorporated. community in Ridgeland. Ridgeland and is Imagine walking, riding a preserved as a park bike or driving down Main 4,036 The Battle of Honey Hill with interpretive trails Street into the heart of = the number of was the third battle of to get the full downtown with palm trees residents per the 2010 Sherman's March to the experience. ligning the streets. You can Census Sea, fought November shop for furniture, 30, 1864, during the antiques, collectibles, American Civil War. It did Ridgeland-Claude Dean accessories and clothing. Follow us on not involve Major General 6 Airport Expansion Or sit down and have lunch William T. Sherman's Social Media In partnership with or dinner. Or fill your main force, marching Jasper County, the FAA, prescription and buy from Atlanta, Georgia, to and the SCAC the project groceries. Or have your car Savannah, but was a will include a new 4,200- serviced while you shop. failed Union Army foot runway while While we may not have expedition under Maj. converting the existing everything, you may be Gen. John P. Hatch that runway into a taxiway. surprised to find we have attempted to cut off the The extended runway more than you expect. Charleston and Savannah will allow for larger Railroad in support of planes and/or helicopters Sherman's projected to land which will allow SEE IT FOR arrival in Savannah. The business planes to land 10 YOURSELF! expedition maps and as well as cater to guides proved wore of Ridgeland is one of the last private aviation regulars and militia, remaining authentic enthusiasts. under Col. Charles J. lowcountry towns left. And Colcock, with a battery of we're proud of that. Take seven guns across the Public Safety is Our a weekend trip and come Commitment to You road. Determined attacks 7 out to see it all for were launched by U.S. The town of Ridgeland's yourself. The Town of Colored Troops Public Safety is Ridgeland is a unique blend (including the 54 th paramount to the of past, present and Massachusetts), but the surrounding area. 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