Fort Mill, South Carolina
Fort Mill is a town of 30,775 people in York County, South Carolina, founded in 1873.
Why visit Fort Mill
Townapedia lists 23 museums and landmarks, 25 parks and trails, 59 places to eat, 21 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Saffron world, Banks-Mack House, Fort Mill Downtown Historic District and Anne Springs Close Greenway.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 31°F.
Weather in Fort Mill
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Fort Mill
Fort Mill, also known as Fort Mill Township, is a town in York County, South Carolina, United States. It is a suburb of Charlotte, North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population of the town was 24,521. Some businesses and residents in the Indian Land community of neighboring Lancaster County share a Fort Mill mailing address, but the official town boundary extends only within York County.
From the Wikipedia article Fort Mill, South Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks23
Banks-Mack House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in South Carolina, United States
Fort Mill Downtown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in South Carolina, United States
John M. White House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic house in South Carolina, United States
Mack-Belk House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in South Carolina, United States
Mills House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in South Carolina, United States
Nation Ford Fish Weir
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Archaeological site in South Carolina, United States
National Guard Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Armory in Fort Mill, South Carolina, United States
Spratt Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Cemetery in South Carolina, USA
Springfield Plantation House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic house in South Carolina, United States
Thornwell-Elliott House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Fort Mill, South Carolina
William Elliott White House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic house in South Carolina, United States
Wilson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
House in South Carolina
11 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds25
Anne Springs Close Greenway
Park · 2.8 mi
Park in Fort Mill, United States of America
13 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes59
Sonny's BBQ
Restaurant · Barbecue · 3.2 mi
2781 Cherry Road, Rock Hill
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30
47 more on the map.
History
The town of Fort Mill was established in 1873, getting its name from its location between two points, the first, a fort constructed by British in colonial times to protect the Catawba Indians from marauding tribes to the north, and the second point of Webb's Mill. The Catawba Indians made their home in present-day Fort Mill for many years. Scots-Irish settlers began arriving in the 1750s and 1760s and a small settlement soon developed. Fort Mill grew rapidly in the late 19th century as textile mills were established. After many textile mill shut-downs the town continued to grow rapidly and became a major suburb of Charlotte.
In the mid-18th century, William Spratt and his wife Elizabeth were traveling through upper South Carolina in their wagon. They spent a night among the friendly Catawba Indians and were invited to stay and live in the area on a large tract of land given to them. They became the first white settlers in the Fort Mill area and their descendants still reside there. Their descendant, John Spratt, represented the area in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1983 to 2011.
From the History section of Fort Mill, South Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay21
Churches and places of worship24
Unity Presbyterian Church Complex
Church · National Register of Historic Places
Bethlehem Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.7 mi
601 Joe Louis Street, Fort Mill
First Baptist Church Fort Mill
Church · Baptist
121 Monroe White Street, Fort Mill
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging15
Schools, colleges and libraries45
Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion
School · 4.9 mi
1835 Eden Terrace, Rock Hill
Healthcare4
Map of Fort Mill
226 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 31°F | 3.5 in |
| Feb | 56°F | 34°F | 3.1 in |
| Mar | 64°F | 40°F | 3.8 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 48°F | 3.5 in |
| May | 80°F | 57°F | 3.2 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 66°F | 4.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 69°F | 4.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 68°F | 4.0 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 62°F | 3.4 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 49°F | 3.0 in |
| Nov | 63°F | 39°F | 3.2 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 33°F | 3.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Rock Hill York Co Ap (7 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
York County has had 20 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
Rock Hill/York County Airport (RKH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Tega Cay 5 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Pineville 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Lake Wylie 10 mi northwest, about 16 min by car
- Weddington 12 mi east, about 19 min by car
- Waxhaw 12 mi southeast, about 20 min by car
- Charlotte 15 mi northeast, about 25 min by car
- Matthews 15 mi northeast, about 25 min by car
- Belmont 16 mi north, about 26 min by car
- Indian Trail 17 mi east, about 27 min by car
- Stallings 18 mi northeast, about 28 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
- Fort Mill Historic District, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- National Guard Armory Fort Mill, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fort Mill Banner, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fort Mill High School 2, Mx. Granger, CC0
- Fort Mill High School 4, Mx. Granger, CC0
- Fort Mill High School 3, Mx. Granger, CC0
- Fort Mill High School 1, Mx. Granger, CC0
- Mills House, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Thornwell Elliott House, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Banks-Mack House, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Unity Presbyterian Church Complex, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wilson House Hull House, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mack Belk House, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Loyal slaves monument inscription and carving, Algorhythms, CC BY-SA 4.0
- John M White House, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Spratt Cemetery with gate, Nyttend, Public domain
- William Elliott White House, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Nation Ford Road, Nyttend, Public domain
- South Carolina Highway 460 West, Mark Clifton, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Binder 3 (8399851201), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Binder 1 (8399848427), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Binder 2 (8399849751), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Binder 4 (8399852165), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Store Closing Flyer Durham, NC (8399856295), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Binder 5 (8399854491), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Binder 6 (8400942032), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 201 Central Wesley Chapel, NC (8243760278), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Lake Wylie aerial 2024, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS043-E-101767 - View of the United States, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS043-E-101766 - View of the United States, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS043-E-101765 - View of the United States, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Nation Ford High School, Tigerinclt19, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Springfield Plantation House, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
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