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Just fifteen minutes from downtown Columbia, Irmo is a sought-after place to live with a small-town feel and a big heart. Irmo is located in Richland county, just twelve miles northwest of Columbia and seventy-nine miles south of Charlotte, North Carolina. Home to top-rated Lexington Richland School District 5 and recognized as one of the safest cities in South Carolina, Irmo has something for everyone.
With easy access to nearby Harbison State Park and Saluda Shoals Park, families can spend the day outdoors enjoying hiking, picnicking, and kayaking. The Friarsgate Plaza Shopping Center is a shopper’s paradise, and the annual Irmo Okra Strut Festival is a community favorite. Columbia Metropolitan Airport is just a short drive away, making Irmo the perfect place to call home.
The Cherokee Indians were the earliest inhabitants of what is now Irmo. In the mid-1700s, German and Swiss immigrants settled in the area, attracted by the potential of self-sufficient farms despite the rocky red clay soil. The town of Irmo was formed in 1890 after two railroad executives, C.J. Iredell and H.C. Moseley, lobbied for its creation.
Educational opportunities abound in Irmo, with Midlands Technical College, the University of South Carolina at Columbia, and Benedict College all located nearby. Some of the key attractions in Irmo include the State Capitol, Governor’s Mansion, Columbia Museum of Art, and South Carolina State Museum. These historical sites and museums offer something for everyone and provide a glimpse into the rich history of this vibrant community.
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