Danwood South Carolina Map

About Danwood, South Carolina

Danwood is a locality in Florence County, South Carolina, United States. It is a small community with a population of 392. The population density is 78.1 people per km². Danwood is located at 34.0854°N, 79.7651°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29505.

Danwood rests in a gentle embrace of the South Carolina lowcountry, where the air hangs thick and humid, carrying the faint, sweet scent of pine and damp earth. It lies 7.6 miles south of Florence, SC (from Florence, SC: bearing 181°T), and is situated 7.8 miles north of Coward. The landscape here unfolds in a mosaic of dense woodlands, their canopies a deep emerald even under the hazy afternoon sun, interspersed with fields that stretch towards the horizon, painted in the muted golds and browns of agricultural life. Cypress knees punctuate the shallow, dark waters of slow-moving creeks, their gnarled forms like ancient sentinels guarding secrets of the swamp. The very light seems to diffuse through the humid air, softening edges and lending a quiet, almost ethereal glow to the late afternoons as the cicadas begin their insistent chorus. The history of Danwood is inextricably linked to the fertile soils that have sustained its people for generations. Once a region shaped by the rhythms of cotton and tobacco cultivation, its economy has gradually diversified, though the echoes of its agricultural past remain in the weathered barns and sprawling fields. The Pee Dee River, a vital artery of the region, has long played a crucial role, facilitating trade and shaping the patterns of settlement. While grand historical edifices are few, the enduring character of Danwood lies in its quiet resilience, a place where the pace of life allows for contemplation of the changing seasons and the enduring connection to the land, a testament to the enduring spirit of its inhabitants.

About This Danwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Danwood, South Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.085436, -79.765065. 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 Danwood and Florence County.

Detailed location data for Danwood includes the ZIP code (29541), telephone area code (843, 854), county seat of Florence County (Florence), and school district assignment (Florence School District 1). 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 Danwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.