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Lincolnville, South Carolina
Lincolnville is a town of 1,064 people in Charleston County, South Carolina.
Why visit Lincolnville
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 29 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include The James F. Dean Community Theater, Summerville Historic District, Summerville Museum & Research Center and Hutchinson Square.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 34°F.
Weather in Lincolnville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lincolnville
Lincolnville is a town in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States. A very small portion of the town extends into Dorchester County. The population was 1,147 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Lincolnville, South Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks5
Summerville Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic district in Summerville, South Carolina, U.S.A.
Summerville Museum & Research Center
Museum · 1.4 mi
100 E. Doty Ave, Summerville
Th-Su 10:00-16:00
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Hutchinson Square
Park · 1.4 mi
Located right in the heart of downtown Summerville, Hutchinson Square is a popular venue for events, concerts, and festivals. Features...
Restaurants and cafes29
Coastal Coffee Roasters
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Breakfast · 1.4 mi
108 East 3rd North Street, Summerville
Mo-Sa 07:00-14:00
Laura
Restaurant · Italian · 1.4 mi
101 North Main Street, Summerville
Su 11:00-21:30; Mo-Th 16:00-21:30; Fr, Sa 12:00-22:00
Yokoso Japanese Steakhouse Summerville
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.3 mi
106 Parkway Avenue, Summerville
Mo 17:00-22:00; Tu-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr 11:30-22:30; Sa 12:00-22:30;...
Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.5 mi
114 Central Avenue, Summerville
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00
17 more on the map.
History
Lincolnville was founded in 1867 by seven African-American men, including Reverend Richard Harvey Cain, Daniel Adger, Marc Buffett, Reverend Lewis Ruffin Nichols, Hector Grant, Reverend M.B. Salters and Walter Steele, who left their former home of Charleston to escape the racial discrimination they felt subject to in that environment. Amos Williams joined them as a signer of Lincolnville's original charter. Riding the local South Carolina Special train to examine properties for sale by the South Carolina Railroad Company, the men settled on this area that was then known as "Pump Pond" for its use as a train stopping point for water, wood and coal. The men signed a contract with the railroad company to purchase 620 acres (2.5 km2) for $1,000.
After paying the agreed amount in full, a charter for establishment of the town was applied for and later received on December 14, 1889. The name "Lincolnville" was given to the settlement in honor of Abraham Lincoln.
From the History section of Lincolnville, South Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship11
Ebenezer African Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · African Methodist Episcopal
Saint Cyril & Methodius Orthodox Christian Church
Church · Russian Orthodox · 1.5 mi
Shopping9
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries35
Healthcare1
Map of Lincolnville
99 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 34°F | 3.6 in |
| Feb | 62°F | 37°F | 3.3 in |
| Mar | 68°F | 42°F | 3.9 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 50°F | 3.5 in |
| May | 82°F | 59°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 67°F | 5.6 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 71°F | 6.8 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 70°F | 6.2 in |
| Sep | 85°F | 65°F | 5.9 in |
| Oct | 77°F | 53°F | 4.1 in |
| Nov | 68°F | 42°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 61°F | 37°F | 3.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Summerville 4W Hcn (5 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
Charleston County has had 23 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter 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)
- 2022-09-29: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Charleston International Airport (CHS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- Summerville 1 mi west, about 2 min by car
- Ladson 3 mi east, about 4 min by car
- North Charleston 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Goose Creek 9 mi east, about 14 min by car
- Hanahan 10 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
- Charleston 16 mi southeast, about 26 min by car
- Moncks Corner 16 mi northeast, about 26 min by car
- Hollywood 18 mi south, about 29 min by car
- Mount Pleasant 22 mi southeast, about 35 min by car
- James Island 23 mi southeast, about 36 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
- Original Kmart Summerville, SC (7978615408), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- PonsBrooks 20231119, Brandon Ghany / Horizon Productions SFL, Public domain
- C2022E3 021423, Brandon Ghany / Horizon Productions SFL, Public domain
- NGC7331 & SN2025rbs – 2025-07-27 – V2 (54754867045), horizon_productions_sfl, CC0
- C2022E3 012423, Brandon Ghany / Horizon Productions SFL, Public domain
- NGC7331 & SN2025rbs – 2025-07-27 – V1 (54754850215), horizon_productions_sfl, CC0
- Pink window house - panoramio, Mark Cowell, CC BY 3.0
- Blue House - panoramio (5), RJ Matthews, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bed and Breakfast - panoramio, RJ Matthews, CC BY-SA 3.0
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