Kershaw, South Carolina
Kershaw is a town of 2,259 people in Lancaster County, South Carolina, founded in 1888.
Why visit Kershaw
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails and 6 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include East Richland Street-East Church Street Historic District and Matson Street Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 32°F.
Weather in Kershaw
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Kershaw
Kershaw is a town in Lancaster County, South Carolina, United States. It was incorporated in 1888. As of the 2020 census, Kershaw had a population of 1,693. The Haile Gold Mine, where gold was discovered in 1825, is 3 miles (5 km) from town and was at one time the largest single producer of gold in the Appalachian region.
From the Wikipedia article Kershaw, South Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks4
East Richland Street-East Church Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic district in South Carolina, United States
Matson Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in South Carolina, United States
Dr. William Columbus Cauthen House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic house in South Carolina, United States
Kershaw Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic train station located at Kershaw, Lancaster County, South Carolina
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes6
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 0.4 mi
603 South Hampton, Kershaw
Mo-Th 09:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-24:00; Su 09:00-23:00
Churches and places of worship10
Unity Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Church building in South Carolina, United States of America
Clinton AME Zion Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Church building in South Carolina, United States of America
History
The Dr. William Columbus Cauthen House, Clinton AME Zion Church, East Richland Street-East Church Street Historic District, Kershaw Depot, Matson Street Historic District, and Unity Baptist Church, are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Uriah Plantation is also located in the town.
From the History section of Kershaw, South Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Healthcare1
Map of Kershaw
35 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 | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 59°F | 33°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 67°F | 40°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 49°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 82°F | 58°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 67°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 70°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 69°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 64°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 77°F | 51°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 67°F | 40°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 59°F | 34°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Wateree Dam (16 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
Lancaster County has had 21 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
Woodward Field (CDN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 18 miles away.
- Elgin 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- Irwin 17 mi northwest, about 27 min by car
- Great Falls 18 mi west, about 29 min by car
- East Camden 19 mi south, about 31 min by car
- Camden 20 mi south, about 32 min by car
- Catawba 27 mi northwest, about 44 min by car
- Mineral Springs 28 mi north, about 45 min by car
- Elgin 28 mi southwest, about 46 min by car
- Waxhaw 29 mi north, about 46 min by car
- Monroe 32 mi north, about 51 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
- Kershaw Matson Street HD, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kershaw Depot, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- William Columbus Cauthen House, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Clinton AME Zion Church, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Unity Baptist Church, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- East Richland Street, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
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