Meggett, South Carolina
Meggett is a town of 1,307 people in Charleston County, South Carolina.
Why visit Meggett
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 6 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include McKinley Washington, Jr. Bridge, John Seabrook Plantation Bridge, Summit Plantation House and Bears Bluff National Fish Hatchery.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 40°F.
Weather in Meggett
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About Meggett
Meggett is a town in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 1,226 at the 2010 census. Meggett is part of the Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Meggett, South Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
McKinley Washington, Jr. Bridge
Bridge · 5.5 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks4
John Seabrook Plantation Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 5.8 mi
Bridge in Rockville, United States of America
Summit Plantation House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic house in South Carolina, United States
Towles Farmstead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.4 mi
Historic house in South Carolina, United States
Wilkinson-Boineau House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Adams Run, South Carolina, listed on the NRHP in Charleston County, South Carolina
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Bears Bluff National Fish Hatchery
Park · 3.4 mi
Fish hatchery and park in South Carolina, United States
Restaurants and cafes6
Deep Water Vineyard
Brewery and winery · 4.0 mi
6775 Bears Bluff Road, Wadmalaw Island
Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00
Fillin Station
Restaurant · Diner · 3.6 mi
5261 State Highway 165
We-Sa 09:00-23:00
History
The Towles Farmstead was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994.
From the History section of Meggett, South Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship10
Annivesta Missionary Baptist Church
Church · Missionary Baptist · 2.7 mi
6709 SC-162, Hollywood
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Charleston County Public Library Saint Pauls Branch
Library · 3.2 mi
5151 Highway 165, Hollywood
Map of Meggett
40 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°F | 40°F | 3.6 in |
| Feb | 63°F | 42°F | 2.9 in |
| Mar | 69°F | 48°F | 3.9 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 56°F | 3.5 in |
| May | 83°F | 64°F | 2.8 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 71°F | 5.2 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 74°F | 6.5 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 74°F | 7.5 in |
| Sep | 85°F | 69°F | 5.2 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 60°F | 4.3 in |
| Nov | 68°F | 49°F | 2.6 in |
| Dec | 61°F | 43°F | 3.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Edisto Is Middleton Plantation (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
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, 19 miles away.
- Hollywood 6 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Kiawah Island 13 mi southeast, about 22 min by car
- Edisto Beach 14 mi south, about 22 min by car
- Folly Beach 18 mi east, about 29 min by car
- Charleston 20 mi northeast, about 32 min by car
- North Charleston 20 mi northeast, about 32 min by car
- James Island 20 mi east, about 32 min by car
- Summerville 22 mi north, about 36 min by car
- Hanahan 23 mi northeast, about 37 min by car
- Mount Pleasant 25 mi east, about 40 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
- Meggett SC, Evanoco, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wilkinson-Boineau house 2, Ammodramus, CC0
- Bears Bluff NFH boardwalk salt marsh, Gena Lyons/USFWS, Public domain
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