Tega Cay South Carolina History And Facts
In 1970 the Ervin Company broke ground on 1,600 wooded acres of land on Lake Wylie previously owned by Duke Power Company. They named the area Tega Cay, which means “beautiful peninsula” in Polynesian.
First they built the roads and the huge clubhouse, pools, tennis courts and golf course. Then house construction began, and a guard gate was installed at the entrance. The Polynesian theme was carried out everywhere, from street names to home design to the clubhouse decor and even the guard shack. The first homeowners had 10-party lines that were always in need of repair.
In 1982, in the midst of the developer filing bankruptcy, Tega Cay became a city in order to ensure the rights and protect the best interests of the Tega Cay homeowners and to better direct the community’s future. The people chose the strong Mayor form of government, with a mayor and four council members serving two-year terms.
The Tega Cay’s motto became “The Good Life.”
The Police Department was established in July 1983. In the fall of 2000, the City annexed three new areas consisting of Stonecrest, Crescent and Nivens Creek Landing. Stonecrest brought the first planned retail and commercial properties to the City, along with town homes and apartments. The census for the year 2000 estimated the population to be 4,040 residents. In 2019, the population of Tega Cay was estimated at 10,412. 2020 Census reports 12,832 people, 3,531 households, and 3,013 families
Read the City’s Ten Year Comprehensive Plan 2015-2025
Annual activities include:
- Street and water parades
- Free city summer concerts
- Recreational opportunities like city organized basball, basketball, soccer and more
- Fairs & Festivals
- Decorating contest just to name a few.
- Go to Tega Cay’s Events Calendar
The city has many recreational facilities which include:
- 27 holes of golf and clubhouse/pavilion
- 8 lighted tennis courts
- Beach and swim center
- Miles of walking trails
- 3 Parks containing baseball and soccer fields
- 4 Waterfront Parks with 1 new Waterfront Park planned
- 4 interior Parks/Playgrounds
- Marina
- 3 Boat launching areas
The Fort Mill School District serves Tega Cay.
Other Triva
- Population in 2000 was reported at 4,044.
- Elevation 636 ft.
- The median age is 40.
- The city is governed by a mayor and city council. A City Manager runs the city.
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Tega Cay is growing in population and size. The city has annexed several parcels of land recently and new home developments are under construction or are in the planning stages. This website will be undated frequently to give you the latest information and news about Tega Cay, SC.
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