Dillon, South Carolina
Dillon is a city of 6,354 people in Dillon County, South Carolina.
Why visit Dillon
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 16 places to eat, 7 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include PLaza Cinemas, Dillon County Courthouse and James W. Dillon House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 32°F.
Weather in Dillon
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Dillon
Dillon is the county seat of and the largest city in Dillon County in eastern South Carolina, United States. It was established on December 22, 1888. Both the name of the city and county comes from James W. Dillon, an early settler and key figure in bringing a railroad through the area.
From the Wikipedia article Dillon, South Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks5
Dillon County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic courthouse in Dillon, South Carolina, U.S.A.
James W. Dillon House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
House in Dillon, South Carolina, USA
James W. Hamer House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic house in South Carolina, United States
Dillon Graded School and Dillon Public School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes16
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 1.1 mi
915 Radford Boulevard, Dillon
Mo-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr 06:00-23:00; Sa-Su 06:00-22:00
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza
904 Highway 301 North, Dillon
Mo-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 10:00-23:00
4 more on the map.
History
Dillon County was founded in 1910 from a portion of Marion County. The county and the city of Dillon are named for prosperous local citizen James W. Dillon (1826−1913), an Irishman who settled there and led a campaign to bring the railroad into the community. The result of this effort was the construction of the Wilson Short Cut Railroad, which later became part of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad, and which brought greater prosperity to the area by directly linking Dillon County to the national network of railroads. For many decades, residents of Dillon County were primarily loggers and farmers growing cotton and tobacco. Timber harvesting remains a major industry in the county. Dillon County has seen growth in manufacturing and distribution centers over the past 20 years due in part to Interstate 95, which runs north-south through the county.
Dillon was once known as the "Wedding Capital of the East" because South Carolina allowed people as young as 14 to get married without other requirements. Many couples who got married in Dillon went to South of the Border for their honeymoons.
From the History section of Dillon, South Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay7
Americas Best Value Inn Dillon
Motel and hotel · 1.1 mi
904 Radford Boulevard, Dillon
Churches and places of worship17
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries16
Dillon County Applied Technology Center
School · 1.7 mi
1630 East Main Street, Dillon
Healthcare4
Map of Dillon
76 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 32°F | 4.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Feb | 60°F | 34°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 68°F | 40°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 48°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 83°F | 57°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 66°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 70°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 69°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 85°F | 63°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 76°F | 51°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 67°F | 40°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 59°F | 35°F | 3.1 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Dillon (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
Dillon County has had 25 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 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)
- 2022-11-21: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Dillon County Airport (DLL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Fairmont 15 mi east, about 25 min by car
- Pembroke 20 mi northeast, about 32 min by car
- Maxton 22 mi north, about 35 min by car
- Bennettsville 23 mi northwest, about 37 min by car
- Laurinburg 24 mi north, about 39 min by car
- Lumberton 24 mi northeast, about 39 min by car
- Red Springs 28 mi north, about 46 min by car
- Barker Ten Mile 28 mi northeast, about 45 min by car
- Florence 30 mi southwest, about 48 min by car
- Darlington 30 mi west, about 48 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
- First Presbyterian Church - Dillon, Gerry Dincher, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Dillon, SC June 2013 Trackside construction materials - panoramio, Mikeiamunion21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dillon, SC June 2013 Maintenance of Way spur area End of Track - panoramio, Mikeiamunion21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dillon, SC June 2013 Maintenance of Way area for CSX. - panoramio, Mikeiamunion21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Baptist Church - Dillon, Gerry Dincher, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Dillon, SC June 2013 - panoramio, Mikeiamunion21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dillon, SC June 2013 Amtrak and CSX Station good example of Track radio communication tower - panoramio, Mikeiamunion21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dillon, SC June 2013 Amtrak and CSX Station - panoramio (1), Mikeiamunion21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dillon, SC June 2013 Amtrak and CSX Station. In the Shade of the Hot summer day. - panoramio, Mikeiamunion21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dillon, SC June 2013 - panoramio (1), Mikeiamunion21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dillon, SC June 2013 Amtrak and CSX Station - panoramio, Mikeiamunion21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dillon, SC June 2013 City Clock - panoramio, Mikeiamunion21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dillon, SC June 2013 Historical Marker Florence Railroad Company - panoramio (1), Mikeiamunion21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dillon, SC June 2013 Historical Marker Florence Railroad Company - panoramio, Mikeiamunion21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dillon, SC June 2013 Amtrak and CSX Station - panoramio (5), Mikeiamunion21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dillon, SC June 2013 Amtrak and CSX Station - panoramio (4), Mikeiamunion21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dillon, SC June 2013 Amtrak and CSX Station - panoramio (2), Mikeiamunion21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dillon, SC June 2013 CSX Crosswalk area of tracks - panoramio, Mikeiamunion21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dillon, SC June 2013 Amtrak and CSX Station - panoramio (3), Mikeiamunion21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Second Baptist Church - Dillon, Gerry Dincher, CC BY-SA 2.0
- James Hamer House, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- James Dillon House, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St Paul's Methodist Church, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dillon County Courthouse, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
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