Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina
Batesburg-Leesville is a town of 4,941 people in Lexington County, South Carolina.
Why visit Batesburg-Leesville
Townapedia lists 24 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 34 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Batesburg Commercial Historic District, Leesville College Historic District, Ponderosa Country Club and Church Street Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 35°F.
Weather in Batesburg-Leesville
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About Batesburg-Leesville
Batesburg-Leesville is a town located in Lexington and Saluda counties, South Carolina, United States. The town's population was 5,362 as of the 2010 census and an estimated 5,415 in 2019.
From the Wikipedia article Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Randall's Produce
Farm and orchard
122 West Church Street, Batesburg-Leesville
Museums and landmarks24
Batesburg Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Park in the United States of America
Leesville College Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic district in South Carolina, United States
A.C. Jones House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic house in South Carolina, United States
Broadus Edwards House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic house in South Carolina, United States
Cartledge House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic house in South Carolina, United States
Church Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic district in South Carolina, United States
Crowell Mitchell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic house in South Carolina, United States
D. D. D. Barr House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic house in South Carolina, United States
Hartley House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
House in Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina
Henry Franklin Hendrix House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in South Carolina, United States
J.B. Holman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic house in South Carolina, United States
John Jacob Rawl House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
House in South Carolina
12 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Batesburg-Leesville Town Park
Park · 1.0 mi
410 Wilson Street, Batesburg-Leesville
Restaurants and cafes34
Shealy's BBQ
Restaurant · Chicken, Barbecue, Buffet · 0.7 mi
240 East Columbia Avenue, Batesburg-Leesville
Mo,Tu,Th-Sa 09:00-21:00; We,Su closed
Angelo's Greek & Italian Restaurant
Restaurant · Italian, Greek · 0.6 mi
333 Village Square Drive, Batesburg-Leesville
El Huaraache Veloz
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.7 mi
327 East Columbia Avenue, Batesburg-Leesville
Japan Express
Restaurant · Japanese
211 West Columbia Avenue, Batesburg-Leesville
Customz Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.7 mi
333 East Columbia Avenue, Batesburg-Leesville
HEbrews
Restaurant · Coffee Shop, American · 1.1 mi
442 East Railroad Avenue, Batesburg-Leesville
22 more on the map.
History
The town of Batesburg-Leesville was formed in 1992 by the consolidation of the neighboring towns of Batesburg and Leesville. Leesville was incorporated on February 23, 1875, and Batesburg on May 31, 1877. The first mayor of Batesburg-Leesville was also the last mayor of Batesburg, Dr. Elza S. "Sandy" Spradley, Jr. Spradley had been a practicing pharmacist and business owner in the town, a town council member, a member of the Batesburg Water Commission, a founding member of the community’s rescue squad, and an 18-year Fire Chief on the Batesburg Fire Department, retiring after 33 years. Batesburg was named for Captain Tom Bates, a prominent citizen of the community and a captain in the American Civil War. Leesville was named for Colonel John W. Lee, a prominent resident of the community.
From the History section of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship22
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 2.4 mi
4351 West Church Street, Batesburg-Leesville
First Baptist Church of Batesburg
Church · 1.1 mi
436 West Church Street, Batesburg-Leesville
Shopping11
Chinaberry Dreams Soapworks and Artisan Marketplace
Shop · 1.0 mi
106 Main Street, Batesburg-Leesville
Trust Worthy Hardware
Hardware store · 1.3 mi
North Oak Street, Batesburg-Leesville
Gas and EV charging12
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Midlands Tech - Leesville
School · 1.0 mi
423 College Street, Batesburg-Leesville
Healthcare5
A Cooperative Health Center Pediatrics
Clinic and pharmacy
120 West Church Street, Batesburg-Leesville
Cora Physical Therapy
Clinic and pharmacy
141 East Church Street, Batesburg-Leesville
Southern Med Pediatrics
Clinic and pharmacy
141 East Church Street, Batesburg-Leesville
Map of Batesburg-Leesville
124 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°F | 35°F | 4.0 in | 0.9 in |
| Feb | 58°F | 37°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 42°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 51°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 81°F | 60°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 68°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 71°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 70°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 65°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 54°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 43°F | 3.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Dec | 57°F | 38°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Batesburg (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
Lexington County has had 22 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-29: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-05: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2023-08-31: Hurricane Idalia (Hurricane)
- 2022-11-21: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Aiken Regional Airport (AIK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.
- Red Bank 17 mi east, about 28 min by car
- Lexington 18 mi east, about 30 min by car
- Oak Grove 22 mi east, about 36 min by car
- Irmo 23 mi northeast, about 37 min by car
- Seven Oaks 24 mi northeast, about 39 min by car
- West Columbia 25 mi east, about 40 min by car
- St. Andrews 26 mi east, about 42 min by car
- Newberry 26 mi north, about 42 min by car
- Cayce 28 mi east, about 45 min by car
- Aiken 29 mi southwest, about 46 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
- 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
- Leesville College Historic District, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Batesburg Commercial Historic District, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Thomas Galbraith Herbert House, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cartledge House, Bigskybill, CC BY-SA 3.0
- McKendree Mitchell, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Reverend Frank Yarborough, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Batesburg Grade School, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Church Street Historic District, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Broadus Edwards House, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- DDD Barr House, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Simon Bouknight House, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mitchell Shealy House, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Southern Railway Depot Batesburg-Leesville, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Batesburg Leesville High School, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- AC Jones House, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Henry Franklin Hendrix Home, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- JB Holman House, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rawl-Couch-Exterior, The original uploader was DavisJodi at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- John Jacob Rawl House, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hartley House, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
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