Denmark, South Carolina
Denmark is a city of 3,117 people in Bamberg County, South Carolina.
Why visit Denmark
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 6 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include American Telephone and Telegraph Company Building and Denmark High School.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 36°F.
Weather in Denmark
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Denmark
Denmark is a city in Bamberg County, South Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Denmark had a population of 3,186.
From the Wikipedia article Denmark, South Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks4
American Telephone and Telegraph Company Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Office building in Denmark, South Carolina
Denmark High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
High school in South Carolina, United States
Voorhees College Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic district in South Carolina, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes6
Hong Kong Restaurant
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.6 mi
4852 Carolina Highway, Denmark
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00
Nelson's Wee Bake
Bakery · 0.7 mi
4767 Carolina Highway, Denmark
Th-Fr 07:00-20:00; Sa 07:00-20:00
Heaven's Marketplace
Restaurant · 1.0 mi
17471 Heritage Highway, Denmark
Where to stay1
History
Cleveland Sellers oral history interview conducted by John Dittmer in Denmark, South Carolina, 2013 March 21.
Cleveland Sellers shares memories of growing up in Denmark, South Carolina, especially the influence of Voorhees College in the community. He organized a Youth Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in Denmark, and he describes the group's activities. He discusses his first impressions of Howard University, where he joined the Nonviolent Action Group (NAG). He shares memories of the March on Washington and the role of students in organizing it, his involvement in the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), and his role in the Mississippi Freedom Project. He also describes the goals of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party and the tensions that developed within SNCC in the late 1960s.
Denmark was originally called Grahams Turnout, as it was founded in the 1830s for a railroad extension and turnout. It was later renamed after B. A. Denmark, a railroad official.
From the History section of Denmark, South Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship10
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 1.5 mi
16777 Heritage Highway, Denmark
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries21
Healthcare2
Map of Denmark
51 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 36°F | 3.6 in | 0.3 in |
| Feb | 62°F | 39°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 69°F | 45°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 77°F | 52°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 83°F | 60°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 68°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 71°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 70°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 65°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 75°F | 54°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 65°F | 44°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 59°F | 39°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Bamberg (6 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
Bamberg County has had 25 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-01-10: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2024-09-29: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-29: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-05: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Barnwell County Airport (BNL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 15 miles away.
- Bamberg 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Blackville 9 mi west, about 15 min by car
- Barnwell 14 mi west, about 23 min by car
- Orangeburg 20 mi northeast, about 32 min by car
- Brookdale 22 mi northeast, about 36 min by car
- Allendale 24 mi southwest, about 38 min by car
- Aiken 37 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Red Bank 43 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Cayce 44 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Lexington 47 mi north, 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.
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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
- Denmark High School, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Voorhees College Historic District, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
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