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Bluffton South Carolina
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Bluffton is a Lowcountry town in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States. It is primarily located around U.S. Route 278, between Hilton Head Island and Interstate 95. The town's original one square mile area, now known as Old Town, is situated on a bluff along the May River. The population was counted by the 2010 census at 12,893. Bluffton is the fastest growing municipality in South Carolina with a population over 2,500, growing 882.7% between the 2000 and 2010 census. Bluffton is the fifth largest municipality in South Carolina by land area. The town is a primary city within the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area. Bluffton is known for its eclectic Old Town district and natural views of the May River. It has been called "the last true coastal village of the South."
Following the Tariff of 1842, Bluffton became a hotbed of separatist sentiment. In 1844 the Bluffton Movement, a protest against federal taxes, gave birth to the secession movement and led South Carolina to be the first state to leave the Union. In the antebellum period Bluffton became a popular location for wealthy merchants and plantation owners. During the Civil War two-thirds of the town was destroyed by fire during the Union's Bluffton Expedition on June 4, 1863.

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It is a very good area yo he at. Lots of shops, beaches, nice weather beautiful scenery.

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It is small town with everything benefit of a big city.

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As this city near Hilton Head and Savannah is growing by leaps and bounds, we have a great place for retired folks as our health care is getting better every day with 3 hospitals putting up satellite offices in or near Bluffton. In addition to our community Hampton lake which has tons of activities and amenities, our  neighbors in Beaufort county have festivals regularly, great food and opportunities for the arts with local theater, music and artists.

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