Barnwell, South Carolina
Barnwell is a city of 4,613 people in Barnwell County, South Carolina, founded in 1798.
Why visit Barnwell
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 20 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Barnwell Hill and Banksia Hall.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; January lows average 34°F.
Weather in Barnwell
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Barnwell
Barnwell is a city in and county seat of Barnwell County, South Carolina, United States, located along U.S. Route 278. As of the 2020 census, Barnwell had a population of 4,652.
From the Wikipedia article Barnwell, South Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks6
Banksia Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Building in South Carolina, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Restaurants and cafes20
Hansel and Gretel's
Bakery
66 Main Street, Barnwell
Sa-Mo off; Tu-We 09:00-17:00; Th-Fr 09:00-18:00
Yannis Pizza Ice Cream & Coffee
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.7 mi
10371 Ellenton Street
8 more on the map.
History
In 1785, the district of Winton County was formed from a portion of the Orangeburg District in order to create another judicial circuit. It was given its current name in 1798 when the county and its seat were named for Revolutionary War leader John Barnwell (1748–1800), who headed a militia in South Carolina. Barnwell County originally stretched from the Savannah River on the west almost to the Atlantic Ocean.
Built in 1832, the South Carolina Railroad connected Charleston to Hamburg, near Augusta, Georgia, upriver on the Savannah River. The designation of two stops on the railroad led to the development of the towns of Blackville and Williston in the mid-nineteenth century.
From the History section of Barnwell, South Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship17
Bethlehem Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places
Church of the Holy Apostles Rectory
Church · National Register of Historic Places
Church of the Holy Apostles, Episcopal
Church · National Register of Historic Places
Old Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Map of Barnwell
71 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°F | 34°F | 3.8 in |
| Feb | 63°F | 37°F | 3.9 in |
| Mar | 70°F | 43°F | 4.2 in |
| Apr | 78°F | 50°F | 3.1 in |
| May | 85°F | 59°F | 3.6 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 67°F | 5.5 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 71°F | 5.6 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 70°F | 5.2 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 64°F | 4.3 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 53°F | 3.1 in |
| Nov | 69°F | 41°F | 2.8 in |
| Dec | 61°F | 37°F | 3.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Barnwell 5 Ene (8 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
Barnwell County has had 24 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-29: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-29: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-05: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2023-08-31: Hurricane Idalia (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Barnwell County Airport (BNL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Allendale 17 mi south, about 27 min by car
- Bamberg 20 mi east, about 32 min by car
- Aiken 29 mi northwest, about 46 min by car
- Orangeburg 34 mi northeast, about 54 min by car
- Sylvania 38 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- North Augusta 39 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Waynesboro 39 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Augusta-Richmond County 42 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Hephzibah 42 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Martinez 47 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 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
- Barnwell County Courthouse, Barnwell, South Carolina, Calvin Beale, Public domain
- Street View at Barnwell SC - panoramio, Chanilim714, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Barnwell Airport Barnwell SC - panoramio, Chanilim714, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rev. MOSES ^^^ Barnwell South Carolina - panoramio, Chanilim714, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Airport at Barnwell South Carolina - panoramio, Chanilim714, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bethlehem Baptist Church, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Church of the Holy Apostles Rectory, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Church of the Holy Apostles Episcopal, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Presbyterian Church, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Banksia Hall, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
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