Walterboro, South Carolina
Walterboro is a city of 5,480 people in Colleton County, South Carolina, founded in 1783.
Why visit Walterboro
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 34 places to eat, 12 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Ireland Creek Cinema, Hickory Valley Historic District and Colleton County Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 35°F.
Weather in Walterboro
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Walterboro
Walterboro is a city in Colleton County, South Carolina, United States. The city's population was 5,544 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Colleton County. Walterboro is located 48 miles (77 km) west of Charleston and is located near the ACE Basin region in the South Carolina Lowcountry.
From the Wikipedia article Walterboro, South Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks8
Hickory Valley Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic district in South Carolina, United States
Colleton County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
County courthouse in South Carolina, United States of America
Hotel Albert Commercial Block
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Block in Walterboro, South Carolina
Old Colleton County Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
United States historic library
Walterboro Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic district in Walterboro, South Carolina, U.S.A.
Walterboro Library Society Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Former public library in Walterboro, South Carolina, U.S.A.
Colleton Museum
Museum · 1.2 mi
506 East Washington Street, Walterboro
Tu 12:00-17:00; We-Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-14:00
Colleton County Confederate Monument Walterboro South Carolina
Monument and historic site · 0.9 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes34
Olde House Cafe
Restaurant · 1.9 mi
1274 Bells Highway, Walterboro
22 more on the map.
History
Walterboro (original spelling: Walterborough) was founded in 1783, as a summer retreat for local planters looking to escape their malaria-ridden, Lowcountry plantations. The original settlement was located on a hilly area, covered with pine and hickory trees and called Hickory Valley. Two of the earliest settlers were brothers, Paul and Jacob Walter. The brothers were prosperous, plantation owners, in nearby Jacksonboro. Paul's small daughter Mary, was taken ill with malaria; a common disease among the families who had plantations in the marshy areas of the Lowcountry, due to the ground's suitability for rice production. To prevent Mary from succumbing to the deadly disease, the Walter brothers went looking for a healthier location in which to live during the summer months, and came to settle the town; with its later being named in their honor.
In 1817, Walterboro was designated as the third county seat of Colleton County, and has remained such through present-day. This designation was followed by, the construction of a county courthouse and county jail in 1821. The courthouse was designed by well-known architect Robert Mills.
From the History section of Walterboro, South Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay12
Churches and places of worship14
Bethel United Methodist Church of Walterboro
Church · Methodist · 1.1 mi
355 Hampton Street, Walterboro
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging15
Schools, colleges and libraries17
Thunderbolt Career And Technology Center
School · 4.3 mi
1069 Thunderbolt Road, Walterboro
Healthcare5
Map of Walterboro
118 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 35°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 62°F | 38°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 69°F | 44°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 50°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 83°F | 60°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 68°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 71°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 70°F | 7.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 65°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 76°F | 53°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 68°F | 42°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 61°F | 38°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Walterboro 1 Sw (1 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
Colleton County has had 25 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, 2 miles away.
- St. George 21 mi north, about 33 min by car
- Varnville 23 mi west, about 38 min by car
- Hampton 25 mi west, about 40 min by car
- Ravenel 28 mi east, about 45 min by car
- Meggett 28 mi southeast, about 45 min by car
- Summerville 30 mi east, about 49 min by car
- Hollywood 30 mi east, about 48 min by car
- Beaufort 31 mi south, about 50 min by car
- Laurel Bay 31 mi south, about 50 min by car
- North Charleston 36 mi east, about 58 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
- Walterboro City Hall, Cspires16, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HICKORY VALLEY HISTORIC DISTRICT, COLLETON COUNTY, SC, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ. M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Colleton County Jail, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Walterboro - Library Society Building, P. Hughes, CC BY 4.0
- Colleton County Courthouse, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hotel Albert Commercial Block, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
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