The charming town of Elloree sits on the west bank of Lake Marion convenient to Interstate 95 and Interstate 26. Incorporated in 1886, it became a center of commerce and railroad shipping for farmers in eastern Orangeburg County. The historic district includes antique shops, gift boutiques, an art gallery, arts and crafts, quaint restaurants and the Elloree Heritage Museum & Cultural Center. The town hosts numerous events, including the March Elloree Trials, April Pork Fest, October Arts and Antiques Festival, November Festival of Lights, and the December Small Town Christmas.