Bamberg, South Carolina
Bamberg is a town of 2,996 people in Bamberg County, South Carolina.
Why visit Bamberg
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails and 4 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Bamberg Historic District and Bamberg Post Office.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 36°F.
Weather in Bamberg
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Bamberg
Bamberg is a city in and the county seat of Bamberg County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 3,607 at the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article Bamberg, South Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks6
Bamberg Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Park in the United States of America
Bamberg Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Building in South Carolina, United States
Bamberg City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Fire station in South Carolina, United States of America
Gen. Francis Marion Bamberg House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic house in South Carolina, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes4
Churches and places of worship7
History
Bamberg is named after early resident William Seaborn Bamberg. Members of the Bamberg family continue to live in the county to this day. The Bamberg City Hall, Bamberg Historic District, Bamberg Post Office, Gen. Francis Marion Bamberg House, Cal Smoak Site, and Woodlands are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
In 2007, the main street was widened, and a series of iron railings were added to the sidewalks on the street, as part of an improvement scheme for the area. The then County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director stated "It will be a major boost to the economy for the county and downtown Bamberg." Urbanist advocates, such as Strong Towns, later attributed the use of railings blocking pedestrian street crossings as the reason why a large number of businesses on the main street later went out of business.
Several buildings on the main street were damaged by fire in 2019, and the city announced plans in 2021 to demolish these buildings and "revitalize" the area, adding green space and making the area more walkable.
An EF2 tornado heavily damaged the downtown area of Bamberg on January 9, 2024.
From the History section of Bamberg, South Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Healthcare3
Map of Bamberg
40 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 36°F | 3.6 in | 0.3 in |
| Feb | 62°F | 39°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 69°F | 45°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 77°F | 52°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 83°F | 60°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 68°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 71°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 70°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 65°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 75°F | 54°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 65°F | 44°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 59°F | 39°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Bamberg (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Bamberg County has had 25 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-01-10: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2024-09-29: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-29: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-05: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Orangeburg Municipal Airport (OGB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 15 miles away.
- Orangeburg 16 mi northeast, about 26 min by car
- Allendale 26 mi southwest, about 42 min by car
- Aiken 43 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Cayce 45 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Red Bank 45 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- West Columbia 48 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Oak Grove 48 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Lexington 49 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Columbia 52 mi north, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Summerville 53 mi east, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- General Francis Marion Bamberg House, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bamberg Post Office, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bamberg Historic District, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bamberg City Hall, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
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