Varnville, South Carolina
Varnville is a town of 2,571 people in Hampton County, South Carolina, founded in 1872.
Why visit Varnville
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 11 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Palmetto Theatre, American Legion Hut and Bank of Hampton.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 39°F.
Weather in Varnville
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About Varnville
Varnville is a town in Hampton County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 1,169 as of the 2020 census. Varnville forms a twin town with Hampton, the county seat; the two towns often share civic and cultural events.
From the Wikipedia article Varnville, South Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Palmetto Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic movie theater, built in 1946, an Art Deco-influenced Art Moderne style building
109 Lee Avenue, Hampton
Museums and landmarks7
American Legion Hut
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Hampton County, South Carolina
Bank of Hampton
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Bank building in Hampton, South Carolina
Hampton Colored School
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
School, now museum, in Hampton, South Carolina
Hampton County Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic jail located at Hampton, Hampton County, South Carolina
Hattie J. Peeples House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in South Carolina, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Restaurants and cafes11
Mad Hooter Coffeehouse & Gallery
Cafe · Coffee Shop
63 Main Street, Varnville
Mo-Th 08:00-16:00; Fr 07:00-20:00; Sa-Su 08:00-20:00
Low Country Fiesta Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.9 mi
Tu-Fr 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-19:00
Boardroom Lounge
Restaurant · 1.9 mi
12 Mulberry Street West, Hampton
Rock'n'Robin Ice cream and Pizza
Ice cream
59 Main Street, Varnville
History
Varnville was founded by the Varn Brothers, who sold the right-of-way for railroad tracks through their sawmill in 1872, prior to Hampton County's founding. In 1878, Hampton County was created from Beaufort County, and the site for the county seat was located 3 miles (5 km) northwest of Varnville, eventually becoming the town of Hampton. Varnville grew as a result of its close proximity to the county seat as well as its connections with surrounding agricultural areas. In 1993, several scenes from the film Forrest Gump were shot in Varnville, of which some were used to create the fictional town of Greenbow, Alabama.
The Hattie J. Peeples House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.
From the History section of Varnville, South Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship7
Shopping2
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Hampton County Consolidated High School
School · 0.7 mi
115 Airport Road, Varnville
Healthcare2
Map of Varnville
49 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62°F | 39°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 66°F | 42°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 72°F | 47°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 79°F | 54°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 86°F | 62°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 69°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 72°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 72°F | 5.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 67°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 79°F | 56°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 70°F | 47°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 64°F | 41°F | 2.7 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hampton 1S (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
Hampton County has had 22 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
Lowcountry Regional Airport (RBW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 26 miles away.
- Hampton 2 mi northwest, about 3 min by car
- Estill 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
- Fairfax 12 mi northwest, about 19 min by car
- Allendale 17 mi northwest, about 28 min by car
- Ridgeland 28 mi south, about 45 min by car
- Bamberg 31 mi north, about 50 min by car
- Laurel Bay 32 mi southeast, about 52 min by car
- Barnwell 32 mi northwest, about 51 min by car
- Denmark 32 mi north, about 52 min by car
- Beaufort 35 mi southeast, about 56 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
- Hattie Peeples House, Varnville, SC, US, Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hampton Colored School 3, Ffuhr, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hampton American Legion Hut 9, Ffuhr, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Palmetto Theatre, Hampton, SC, US, Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bank of Hampton, Hampton, SC, US - side, Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hampton Bank Back Roofline, Ffuhr, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hampton Bank Front Angled, Ffuhr, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hampton Bank Front, Ffuhr, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hampton Bank Side Door, Ffuhr, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hampton Bank Side Windows, Ffuhr, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hampton Bank Doors, Ffuhr, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hampton Bank Back, Ffuhr, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bank of Hampton, Hampton, SC, US - back, Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hampton county Jail, Hampton, SC, US, Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 4.0
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