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Irmo was incorporated in 1890 and has flourished along the tracks of Columbia, Newberry and Laurens railroads. The name of Irmo was derived from the surnames of two railroad officials, C.J. Iredell and H.C. Moseley. Divided by Richland County on the northwest and Irmo County on the southeast Irmo is located off the shore of Lake Murray and only ten miles from Columbia, the state capital. Irmo has grown from a sleepy little town into an area bustling with excellent shops, restaurants and specialty stores. The last weekend in September is home to the famed Okra Strut, the largest known celebration of the slimy green pod.

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History

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Irmo was recognized in 2018 as “One of the Safest Cities” in South Carolina” and by Money Magazine in 2007 as the 12th “Most Affordable Place to Live in the Country.” Located off the shore of Lake Murray and only ten miles from Columbia, the capital of South Carolina, Irmo was a sleepy little town of 500 people in the early 1970s. Today with more than 13,000 residents Irmo is one of the country’s most sought after places to live. We invite you to explore this website and our town.

PARKS & FACILITIES

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Community Park of Irmo is located at 7507 Eastview Drive. This is the home of the famous Okra Strut Festival. Some of the amenities include Palmetto Health Amphitheater, two picnic shelters with BBQ grills, walking trails along with playgrounds and restrooms that are close by. It is a great location for parties, family reunions or any special event.

ACTIVITIES

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Whether you’re searching for a special something or just want to spend the day exploring the hottest new items, visit Columbiana Centre and you’ll find just what you’re looking for. For unique-to-the-market choices, this shopping mall is Columbia’s preferred retail destination.

EDUCATION

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School District Five of Irmo and Richland Counties Included in the District Five are the towns of Irmo and Chapin. The school district has three attendance areas: Chapin, Dutch Fork, and Irmo. District Five operates a total of 12 elementary schools, four middle schools, five high schools, and one alternative school. The Superintendent is Christina Melton . The Chief Instructional Officer is Michael Guliano.

HEALTHCARE

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Recognized in 2020 as the only hospital in Richland and Irmo counties to achieve a four-star rating (out of five stars) by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), based on claims data including mortality, readmission, complications, patient safety and imaging efficiency measures.

RELIGION

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Here you will find information and resources to help you discover all that New Life has to offer to help you grow and connect with God and others.
Irmo is a community of believers that has one simple mission: Find Life, Build Life, Share Life.

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