Chapin, South Carolina
Chapin is a town of 1,394 people in Lexington County, South Carolina.
Why visit Chapin
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 1 park or trail and 24 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Robinson-Hiller House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 35°F.
Weather in Chapin
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Chapin
Chapin, South Carolina is a town located in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States. Chapin had a population of 1,809 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Chapin, South Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
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Robinson-Hiller House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Chapin, South Carolina, listed on the NRHP in Lexington County, South Carolina
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes24
J Peters Grill & Bar
Restaurant · Burger, Steak House, Chicken, Salad, Seafood · 0.4 mi
912 Chapin Road, Chapin
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00
J.R. Cash's Grill & Bar
Restaurant · American, Chicken, Salad, Steak House, Pasta · 0.7 mi
502 Old Lexington Hwy, Chapin
Su-Th 11:00-21:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Farm Boy's Barbeque
Restaurant · Barbecue · 0.7 mi
525 Columbia Avenue, Chapin
Th-Sa 11:00-20:00
La Fogata
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.8 mi
105 Amicks Ferry Road, Chapin
Su 10:00-22:00, Mo-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30
The Coffee Shelf
Cafe · 0.9 mi
Coffee, Desserts, Books, Poetry Readings, Live Music
130 A-2 Amicks Ferry Road, Chapin
Mo-Fr 06:00-19:00; Sa 07:00-19:00, Su 07:00-18:00
The Shack
Restaurant · Burger, Chicken, Pizza · 0.8 mi
1250 Chapin Road, Chapin
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00
Zorba's Greek Restaurant and Sports Bar
Restaurant · Greek, American · 0.8 mi
1260 Chapin Road, Chapin
Mo-Th 10:30-22:00, Fr-Sa 10:30-23:00, Su 10:30-21:30
Miso
Restaurant · Hunan, Asian · 1.1 mi
1419 Chapin Road, Chapin
12 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship9
Chapin Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.4 mi
950 Old Lexington Highway, Chapin
History
Chapin was named after Martin Chapin in 1889. After he and Laura Anne Benjamin were married on June 16, 1850, the couple moved down South because of Martin's health (a lung condition). The Chapins were living in Columbia when Martin's doctor suggested he to move to the Piney Woods area. Over the years, Chapin bought 4,218 acres (1,707 ha) of land in this area. He built a home in Piney Woods, and later a hotel in the 1880s along the new rail line that ran from Columbia to Laurens, the Columbia, Newberry and Laurens Railroad. The railroad provided a way to trade and transport goods to the capital city. Cotton and the lumber industry were flourishing with the railroad providing transportation. After Martin's death on August 31, 1894, Laura Chapin sold their home and moved into the Chapin hotel.
On March 28, 1907, Job S. Wessinger, P.M. Frick, and J. S. Honeycut founded the Bank of Chapin. One year later, the building for the bank was built. The bank prospered with help from the railroad.
During World War I, Chapin was doing well economically. The price of cotton had risen and the farmers were making plenty of money. As a result, the Bank of Chapin was also thriving during this time. The first high school was built in 1924.
From the History section of Chapin, South Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries12
Center For Advanced Technical Studies
School · 3.8 mi
916 Mount Vernon Church Road, Chapin
Healthcare2
Map of Chapin
56 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 | 0.8 in |
| Feb | 59°F | 38°F | 3.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 44°F | 4.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 52°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 82°F | 60°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 68°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 71°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 70°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 64°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 75°F | 53°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 43°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 57°F | 38°F | 4.2 in | 0.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Little Mtn Hcn (5 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
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 20 miles away.
- Irmo 9 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
- Lexington 14 mi southeast, about 22 min by car
- Seven Oaks 14 mi southeast, about 23 min by car
- St. Andrews 16 mi southeast, about 25 min by car
- Oak Grove 17 mi southeast, about 27 min by car
- Newberry 17 mi northwest, about 27 min by car
- Red Bank 17 mi south, about 28 min by car
- West Columbia 18 mi southeast, about 29 min by car
- Blythewood 20 mi east, about 32 min by car
- Batesburg-Leesville 20 mi southwest, about 33 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
- (120DPI)grayStateIcon, Blake Amick, CC BY 2.0
- Robinson-Hiller House, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
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