Coosawhatchie South Carolina Map

About Coosawhatchie, South Carolina

Coosawhatchie is a locality in Jasper County, South Carolina, United States. It is a small community with a population of 43. The population density is 24.4 people per km². Coosawhatchie is located at 32.5888°N, 80.9273°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29912.

Coosawhatchie rests in a low-lying expanse where the humid air carries the scent of pine and slow-moving water. It lies 18.5 miles north-west of Beaufort, SC (from Beaufort, SC: bearing 306°T), and is situated 8.1 miles north-north-east of Ridgeland. The landscape here is a gentle tapestry of pines and palmettos, interrupted by the quiet glint of sluggish creeks and the occasional marshy clearing where the sun, especially in the late afternoon, seems to linger, casting long, softened shadows. The earth itself feels yielding, a rich, dark loam that has seen centuries of rain and sun. A profound stillness often settles over Coosawhatchie, broken only by the distant call of a bird or the soft hum of a passing vehicle, a quietude that suggests a deep connection to the land and a patient unfolding of time. The echoes of antebellum plantations and the stark realities of Civil War campaigns are woven into the very soil of Coosawhatchie, a place that once served as a vital crossroads and a scene of significant conflict. Its economy, historically tied to agriculture and timber, now finds its pulse in the resilience of its people and the quiet industry that sustains it. The Palmetto State's coastal plain character is evident in the slow, deliberate pace of life and the enduring traditions that are passed down through generations, a gentle current beneath the surface of everyday existence. This locality, though unassuming, holds within it the quiet dignity of a history that has shaped its present character, a subtle strength that is felt rather than proclaimed.

About This Coosawhatchie Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Coosawhatchie, South Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.588794, -80.92733. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Coosawhatchie and Jasper County.

Detailed location data for Coosawhatchie includes the ZIP code (29912), telephone area code (843), county seat of Jasper County (Ridgeland), and school district assignment (Jasper County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Coosawhatchie is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.