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St. George is a town in Dorchester County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 2,092 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Dorchester County St. George is located at 33.186849, -80.578256. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 6.9 km² (2.7 mi²), all land.

In the mid 1980's, town leaders wanted to create a yearly festival for the city. After a search of possible festivals, local grocery store owner John Walters discovered from the Quaker grits people that the upper part of Dorchester County (of which Saint George is located) consumes more grits per capita than any other place in the world. The Worlds Grits Festival was then created and has been held each year since. During the festival, which takes place in mid April, close to 30,000 people flock to the tiny town for food, music, and games.

In the town the population was spread out with 23.9% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 91.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.4 males.

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