Burton, South Carolina
Burton is a community of 6,912 people in Beaufort County, South Carolina.
Why visit Burton
Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks, 21 parks and trails, 38 places to eat, 9 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Richard V. Woods Memorial Bridge, Broad River Bridge, Barnwell-Gough House and Beaufort Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 41°F.
Weather in Burton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Burton
Burton is a census-designated place (CDP) on Port Royal Island in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 6,976 at the 2010 census. As defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, Burton is included within the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Burton, South Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Richard V. Woods Memorial Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Broad River Bridge
Bridge · 3.9 mi
Bridge in United States of America
University of South Carolina Beaufort
School · 4.2 mi
Public university with three locations in South Carolina, U.S.
Museums and landmarks14
Barnwell-Gough House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Historic house in South Carolina, United States
Beaufort Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Designated U.S. historic district in Beaufort, South Carolina
Beaufort National Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic veterans cemetery in Beaufort County, South Carolina
Fort Frederick Heritage Preserve
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
South Carolina
John A. Cuthbert House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
House in Beaufort, South Carolina
John Mark Verdier House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Historic house in South Carolina, United States
Marshlands
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Historic house in South Carolina, United States
Robert Smalls House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Historic house in South Carolina, United States
Tabby Manse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic home in Beaufort, South Carolina, U.S.A.
The Anchorage
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic house in Beaufort, South Carolina
William Barnwell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic house in South Carolina, United States
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F.W. Scheper Store
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
2 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds21
9 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes38
Chinatown Restaurant
Restaurant · Chinese · 2.7 mi
2301 Boundary Street, Beaufort
Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00
El Don
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.6 mi
2317 Boundary Street, Beaufort
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30,Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30,Su 11:00-21:00
26 more on the map.
History
Burton's heyday was during the truck farming era in Beaufort County from 1900 to 1930. The "center" of Burton was where Broad River Boulevard crosses the abandoned Port Royal Railroad tracks and U.S. Route 21.
From the History section of Burton, South Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay9
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Beaufort/Parris Island
Motel and hotel · 1.6 mi
3651 Trask Parkway, Beaufort
Churches and places of worship18
Union Church of Port Royal
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witness
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 0.9 mi
2 Providence Road, Beaufort
Shopping11
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries19
Healthcare1
Map of Burton
142 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61°F | 41°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 64°F | 44°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 72°F | 49°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 77°F | 56°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 84°F | 66°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 72°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 75°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 74°F | 6.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 70°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 79°F | 61°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 70°F | 51°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 62°F | 44°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Beaufort Wwtp Hcn (3 mi away), rain and snow from Beaufort Mcas, 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
Beaufort County has had 21 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
Beaufort Executive Airport (BFT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Beaufort 2 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- Port Royal 5 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Hilton Head Island 16 mi south, about 26 min by car
- Bluffton 18 mi southwest, about 29 min by car
- Hardeeville 20 mi southwest, about 32 min by car
- Tybee Island 29 mi south, about 47 min by car
- Rincon 30 mi west, about 48 min by car
- Port Wentworth 32 mi southwest, about 51 min by car
- Wilmington Island 32 mi southwest, about 52 min by car
- Whitemarsh Island 32 mi southwest, about 51 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
- Woods Memorial Bridge, Cantbeatpie at English Wikipedia, GFDL
- Beaufortnatcem, Gnhn ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- John A. Cuthbert House, Elisa.rolle, CC BY-SA 4.0
- John Mark Verdier House, Elisa.rolle, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Marshlands, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Anchorage, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Union Church of Port Royal, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Saltus-Habersham House, 802 Bay Street, (Beaufort, South Carolina), Charles N. Bayless, photographer, Public domain
- Barnwell-Gough House, Elisa.rolle, CC BY-SA 4.0
- William Barnwell House, Victoria Lea Bergesen, CC BY-SA 3.0
- F W Scheper Store, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hargray Building, Hamish uscb, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 11 Kazoo Museum Beaufort SC 6595 (12386185673), bobistraveling, CC BY 2.0
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- Habersham Marketplace, James Habersham, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Asunymoon, Asunymoon, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kmart Beaufort, SC (7978590786), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
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