Winnsboro Mills, South Carolina
Winnsboro Mills is a community of 1,535 people in Fairfield County, South Carolina.
Why visit Winnsboro Mills
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Furman Institution Faculty Residence, Hunstanton and Drawdy Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 31°F.
Weather in Winnsboro Mills
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Winnsboro Mills
Winnsboro Mills is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Fairfield County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 1,898 at the 2010 census, down from 2,263 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Columbia, South Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Winnsboro Mills, South Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks8
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Furman Institution Faculty Residence
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic residential building located near Winnsboro, Fairfield County, South Carolina
Hunstanton
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Fairfield County, South Carolina
Mt. Zion Institute High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
School building in Winnsboro, South Carolina
Rural Point
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic house in South Carolina, United States
Tocaland
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Building in South Carolina, United States
Winnsboro Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic district in Fairfield County, South Carolina, U.S.A.
Ketchin Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
South Carolina Railroad Museum
Museum · 1.3 mi
110 Industrial Park Road, Winnsboro
We-Sa 10:00-16:00; PH off
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship9
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 1.3 mi
30 Kingdom Hall Lane, Winnsboro
Shopping1
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Fairfield Career And Technology Center
School · 1.7 mi
790 Us Highway 321 North, Winnsboro
Fairfield Central High
School · 1.6 mi
836 Us Highway 321 Bypass South, Winnsboro
Fairfield Magnet For Math And Science
School · 3.4 mi
1647 Us Highway 321 Bypass North, Winnsboro
Map of Winnsboro Mills
29 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 31°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 57°F | 33°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 40°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 48°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 81°F | 57°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 65°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 69°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 68°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 62°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 50°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 63°F | 39°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 34°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Winnsboro Hcn (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
Fairfield County has had 21 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-29: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-05: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2023-08-31: Hurricane Idalia (Hurricane)
- 2022-11-21: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Jim Hamilton - L. B. Owens Airport (CUB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 27 miles away.
- Blythewood 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- Great Falls 18 mi northeast, about 28 min by car
- Irmo 19 mi southwest, about 30 min by car
- Lake Murray of Richland 19 mi southwest, about 31 min by car
- Dentsville 20 mi south, about 33 min by car
- Elgin 20 mi southeast, about 33 min by car
- St. Andrews 21 mi south, about 34 min by car
- Seven Oaks 22 mi south, about 35 min by car
- Forest Acres 23 mi south, about 37 min by car
- Columbia 24 mi southeast, about 38 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
- Furman Institution Residence 2017, Eastward Gypsy, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rural Point, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hunstanton, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- South Carolina Railroad Museum August 2013 - panoramio, Mikeiamunion21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tracks near South Carolina Railroad Museum August 2013 - panoramio (1), Mikeiamunion21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Near South Carolina Railroad Museum August 2013 - panoramio, Mikeiamunion21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Engine Compartment of the Rockton-Rion Steam Train (1963), Hunter-Desportes, CC BY 2.0
- Rockton-Rion Steam Train 1963 - 3426440867, Hunter-Desportes, CC BY 2.0
- Rockton-Rion Steam Train 1963 - 3427249926, Hunter-Desportes, CC BY 2.0
- Rockton-Rion Steam Train 1963 - 3426445351, Hunter-Desportes, CC BY 2.0
- Rockton-Rion Steam Train 1963, Hunter-Desportes, CC BY 2.0
- Ruff and Tuff Electric Vehicles Abandoned Empty Warehouse August 2013 - panoramio, Mikeiamunion21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tracks near South Carolina Railroad Museum August 2013 - panoramio, Mikeiamunion21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ketchin Building, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
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