Moncks Corner, South Carolina
Moncks Corner is a town of 15,485 people in Berkeley County, South Carolina, founded in 1728.
Why visit Moncks Corner
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails and 45 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Cooper River Historic District and Gippy Plantation.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; January lows average 38°F.
Weather in Moncks Corner
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Moncks Corner
Moncks Corner is a town in and the county seat of Berkeley County in South Carolina, United States. It lies south of Lake Moultrie in the Charleston metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, the town had a population of 13,297.
From the Wikipedia article Moncks Corner, South Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks10
Cooper River Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic district in South Carolina, United States
Gippy Plantation
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Plantation house in Berkeley County, South Carolina
Lewisfield Plantation
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house in South Carolina, United States
Mulberry Plantation (Moncks Corner, South Carolina)
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Human settlement in South Carolina, United States of America
Pineville Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic district in South Carolina, United States
Pinopolis Historic District North
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic district in South Carolina, United States
Pinopolis Historic District South
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic district in South Carolina, United States
William Robertson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic house in South Carolina, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes45
Cinco De Mayo
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.7 mi
636 Rembert Coney Dennis Boulevard, Moncks Corner
33 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship16
Biggin Church Ruins
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Church ruin in Berkeley County, South Carolina
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 2.1 mi
1350 US 52, Moncks Corner
First Presbyterian of Moncks Corner
Church · Presbyterian · 2.2 mi
419 West Main Street, Moncks Corner
4 more on the map.
History
The area in which Moncks Corner lies was historically occupied by the Edisto people, a sub-tribe of the Cusabo. Descendants of the Edisto form part of the Wassamasaw Tribe of Varnertown Indians, a community located between Moncks Corner and Summerville. The 1,500-member tribe was recognized by the state as an Indian tribe in 2009.
During the colonial era, Moncks Corner became a major settlement area of French Protestant Huguenots, who came to South Carolina between 1684 and 1688 as refugees due to religious persecution in France. Many family surnames in Berkeley and adjacent counties are of French origin. The Huguenots soon began to intermarry with the English colonists.
The town of Moncks Corner dates back to 1728 and is named for landowner Thomas Monck. The town began as a trading post with a few taverns and stores. The Battle of Monck's Corner was fought here in 1780, associated with the Siege of Charleston.
The Northeastern Railroad, which ran between Charleston, South Carolina, and Siler City, North Carolina, laid its tracks in 1856, and the train depot became the center of the new town of Moncks Corner. The town of Moncks Corner was chartered on December 26, 1885, and incorporated December 15, 1909.
From the History section of Moncks Corner, South Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries13
Berkeley County Middle College High
School · 3.8 mi
1001 South Live Oak Drive, Moncks Corner
Healthcare6
Map of Moncks Corner
107 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°F | 38°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 62°F | 40°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 69°F | 46°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 78°F | 53°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 84°F | 62°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 70°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 74°F | 6.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 72°F | 6.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 67°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 57°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 68°F | 46°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 61°F | 41°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Moncks Corner 4 N (3 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
Berkeley County has had 27 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-29: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-29: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-05: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2023-08-31: Hurricane Idalia (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Charleston International Airport (CHS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.
- Pinopolis 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- Pimlico 7 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Bonneau Beach 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- Bonneau 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- Goose Creek 14 mi south, about 23 min by car
- Sangaree 14 mi southwest, about 22 min by car
- Ladson 15 mi southwest, about 24 min by car
- North Charleston 20 mi south, about 32 min by car
- Charleston 26 mi south, about 42 min by car
- James Island 32 mi south, about 52 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
- Moncks-Corner-depot-sc, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 4.0
- Pineville Chapel Berkeley County, Original: This file comes from the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS), Historic American Engineering Record (HAER) or Historic American Landscapes Survey (HALS) . These are programs of the..., Public domain
- William Roberson House, Berkeley County, South Carolina, Itsbrandoyo, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gippy Plantation Berkeley County, South Carolina, Itsbrandoyo, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS060-E-37840 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS023-E-11525 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Conservation Firebreak Protecting the Community (20201119-NRCS-LSC-6022), USDAgov, Public domain
- Conservation Firebreak Protecting the Community (20201119-NRCS-LSC-4022), USDAgov, Public domain
- Conservation Firebreak Protecting the Community (20201119-NRCS-LSC-0012), USDAgov, Public domain
- Conservation Firebreak Protecting the Community (20201119-NRCS-LSC-2027), USDAgov, Public domain
- Conservation Firebreak Protecting the Community (20201119-NRCS-LSC-0434), USDAgov, Public domain
- Conservation Firebreak Protecting the Community (20201119-NRCS-LSC-0440), USDAgov, Public domain
- Conservation Firebreak Protecting the Community (20201119-NRCS-LSC-0580), USDAgov, Public domain
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