Darlington, South Carolina
Darlington is a city of 6,120 people in Darlington County, South Carolina, founded in 1835.
Why visit Darlington
Townapedia lists 23 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 10 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Darlington Industrial Historic District, South Carolina Western Railway Station, Darlington Country Club and Saint John Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 32°F.
Weather in Darlington
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Darlington
Darlington is a city located in Darlington County, South Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Darlington had a population of 6,149. It is the county seat of Darlington County. It is part of the Florence, South Carolina metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Darlington, South Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks23
Darlington Industrial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Darlington, South Carolina
South Carolina Western Railway Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Train station in Darlington, South Carolina
West Broad Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Darlington County, South Carolina
Arthur Goodson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic house in South Carolina, United States
Cashua Street-Spring Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic district in South Carolina, United States
Charles S. McCullough House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Darlington, South Carolina, listed on the NRHP in Darlington County, South Carolina
Clarence McCall House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Darlington, South Carolina, listed on the NRHP in Darlington County, South Carolina
Darlington Downtown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in South Carolina, United States
Darlington Memorial Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
African-american cemetery in South Carolina, USA
Edmund H. Deas House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic house in South Carolina, United States
Evan J. Lide House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic house in South Carolina, United States
John L. Hart House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic home located at Springville, Darlington County, South Carolina, United States
11 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
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Restaurants and cafes10
Holt Bros BBQ
Restaurant · Chicken, Barbecue · 1.5 mi
1503 South Main Street, Darlington
Tu-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-21:00
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger · 1.5 mi
1501 South Main Street, Darlington
Mo-Sa 05:00-23:00; Su 06:00-23:00
Sonic
Fast food · Burger · 1.5 mi
1513 South Main Street, Darlington
Mo-Th 06:00-23:00; Fr 06:00-24:00; Sa 07:00-24:00; Su 07:00-23:00
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship19
First Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · National Register of Historic Places
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 2.2 mi
513 Gilchrist Road, Darlington
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries20
Darlington County Institute of Technology
School · 3.7 mi
160 Pinedale Drive, Darlington
Mayo High For Math Science & Technology
School · 0.6 mi
405 Chestnut Street, Darlington
Map of Darlington
86 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 32°F | 3.6 in |
| Feb | 60°F | 34°F | 3.5 in |
| Mar | 68°F | 40°F | 3.6 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 48°F | 3.1 in |
| May | 83°F | 58°F | 4.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 67°F | 4.7 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 70°F | 5.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 69°F | 5.6 in |
| Sep | 85°F | 63°F | 4.5 in |
| Oct | 76°F | 51°F | 3.4 in |
| Nov | 66°F | 40°F | 3.1 in |
| Dec | 59°F | 34°F | 3.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Darlington Hcn (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
Darlington County has had 22 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 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)
- 2022-09-29: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Florence Regional Airport (FLO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Florence 9 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
- Bishopville 22 mi west, about 36 min by car
- Bennettsville 25 mi northeast, about 40 min by car
- Cheraw 28 mi north, about 44 min by car
- Chesterfield 32 mi north, about 52 min by car
- Dalzell 38 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Sumter 39 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Laurinburg 39 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Hamlet 42 mi north, about 1 h by car
- Camden 42 mi west, 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
- Courthouse Darlington County, SC, US, Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 4.0
- S.C. Western Railway Station, Darlington, SC, US, Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First Baptist Church, Darlington, SC, US, Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Manne Building, Darlington, SC, US, Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mrs. B.F. Williamson house, Darlington, SC, US, Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Edmund Deas house, Darlington, SC, US, Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wilds-Edwards house, Darlington, SC, US, Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Charles McCullough house, Darlington, SC, US, Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Julius Dargon house, Darlington, SC, US, Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Clarence McCall house, Darlington, SC, US, Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Darlington Raceway Stock Car Museum car display, APK, CC BY 4.0
- Darlington Raceway Stock Car Museum - illegal items, APK, CC BY 4.0
- Darlington Raceway Stock Car Museum - car body, APK, CC BY 4.0
- 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle - Darlington Raceway Stock Car Museum, APK, CC BY 4.0
- 1979 Thunderbird - Darlington Raceway Stock Car Museum, APK, CC BY 4.0
- 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo - Darlington Raceway Stock Car Museum, APK, CC BY 4.0
- Darlington Raceway Stock Car Museum vehicles, APK, CC BY 4.0
- 1993 Ford Thunderbird - Darlington Raceway Stock Car Museum, APK, CC BY 4.0
- Darlington Raceway Stock Car Museum - illegal part, APK, CC BY 4.0
- Darlington Raceway Stock Car Museum - interior, APK, CC BY 4.0
- Chrysler Hemi engine - Darlington Raceway Stock Car Museum, APK, CC BY 4.0
- 1967 Plymouth - Darlington Raceway Stock Car Museum, APK, CC BY 4.0
- Darlington Raceway Stock Car Museum vehicle, APK, CC BY 4.0
- 1997 Ford Thunderbird - Darlington Raceway Stock Car Museum, APK, CC BY 4.0
- 2012 Toyota Camry - Darlington Raceway Stock Car Museum, APK, CC BY 4.0
- Oldsmobile 88 - Darlington Raceway Stock Car Museum, APK, CC BY 4.0
- NASCAR 75th anniversary - Darlington Raceway Stock Car Museum, APK, CC BY 4.0
- Darlington Raceway Stock Car Museum - illegal gas tank, APK, CC BY 4.0
- Darlington Raceway Stock Car Museum interior, APK, CC BY 4.0
- Oldsmobile 88 Darlington Raceway Stock Car Museum, APK, CC BY 4.0
- 1957 Chevrolet - Darlington Raceway Stock Car Museum, APK, CC BY 4.0
- Darlington Raceway Stock Car Museum car lineup, APK, CC BY 4.0
- Hudson Hornet - Darlington Raceway Stock Car Museum, APK, CC BY 4.0
- 1959 Chevrolet - Darlington Raceway Stock Car Museum, APK, CC BY 4.0
- Darlington - First Baptist Church, Commercial Colortype Co., Public domain
- Darlington Downtown Historic District, darlington, SC, US (02), Bubba73, CC BY-SA 3.0
- House on Cashua Street, Darlington, SC, US, Bubba73, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS013-E-36176 - View of North Carolina, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS019-E-6372 - View of South Carolina, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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