Lancaster, South Carolina
Lancaster is a city of 8,921 people in Lancaster County, South Carolina, founded in 1830.
Why visit Lancaster
Townapedia lists 13 museums and landmarks, 12 parks and trails, 24 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Crown Cinema, Lancaster Downtown Historic District and Craig House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 33°F.
Weather in Lancaster
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lancaster
Lancaster () is a city in and the county seat of Lancaster County, South Carolina, United States, located in the Charlotte Metropolitan Area. As of the 2020 census, Lancaster had a population of 8,460. The city was named after the famous House of Lancaster.
From the Wikipedia article Lancaster, South Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks13
Lancaster Downtown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic district in South Carolina, United States
Craig House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
House in Lancaster, South Carolina, United States
Lancaster County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Courthouse in Lancaster, South Carolina, U.S.A.
Lancaster County Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Former prison in Lancaster, South Carolina, U.S.A.
Leroy Springs House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic house in South Carolina, United States
Perry-McIlwain-McDow House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Historic house in South Carolina, United States
Robert Barnwell Allison House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
United States historic place
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Lancaster Cotton Oil Company
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Lancaster & Chester Railway Depot
Museum · 1.0 mi
512 South Main Street, Lancaster
1 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds12
Lancaster County Memorial Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 0.5 mi
1100 Stadium Drive, Lancaster
Lindsay Pettus Greenway Neighborhood Access Point-Almetta Street
Hiking and trails · 0.8 mi
Lindsay Pettus Greenway-Trail Access at Barr Street Learning Center
Hiking and trails · 0.8 mi
Restaurants and cafes24
Bojangles'
Fast food · Chicken · 0.9 mi
1209 North Main Street, Lancaster
Su 06:00-22:00; Mo-Sa 05:00-22:00
Zaxby's
Fast food · Chicken · 1.3 mi
1210 Lancaster Bypass West, Lancaster
Mo-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 10:00-22:00
12 more on the map.
History
The following are listed on the National Register of Historic Places:
From the History section of Lancaster, South Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship29
Lancaster Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Kingdom Hall ofJehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 1.5 mi
667 Hubbart Drive, Lancaster
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries28
Lancaster County School District Career Center
School
625 Normandy Road, Lancaster
Healthcare9
Map of Lancaster
126 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 33°F | 3.6 in |
| Feb | 58°F | 35°F | 3.1 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 42°F | 3.9 in |
| Apr | 75°F | 50°F | 3.7 in |
| May | 81°F | 59°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 66°F | 4.1 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 70°F | 3.6 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 69°F | 3.7 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 63°F | 3.6 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 51°F | 2.9 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 41°F | 3.3 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 35°F | 3.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Winthrop Univ Hcn (21 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
Aero Plantation Airport (NC21) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 19 miles away.
- Irwin 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Elgin 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Catawba 11 mi northwest, about 17 min by car
- Great Falls 13 mi southwest, about 20 min by car
- Waxhaw 15 mi north, about 24 min by car
- Mineral Springs 16 mi north, about 26 min by car
- Kershaw 17 mi southeast, about 27 min by car
- Marvin 19 mi north, about 31 min by car
- Rock Hill 20 mi northwest, about 32 min by car
- Fort Mill 22 mi northwest, about 35 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
- Lancaster October 2018, Calatayudboy, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Robert Barnwell Allison Site, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Craig House, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lancaster County Courthouse (Built 1828), Lancaster, South Carolina, Calvin Beale, Public domain
- Perry Mcllwain, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Leron Springs House, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lancaster County (South Carolina) Jail, Unknown author, Public domain
- Lancaster Presbyterian Church, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lancaster County Oil, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
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