Explore Hartsville, South Carolina, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Hartsville |
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
| County | Darlington County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 34.366003 |
| Longitude | -80.083261 |
| Population | 7,446 |
| Density | 485.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 29550, 29551 |
| Area Code | 843, 854 |
| County Seat | Darlington |
| School District | Darlington County School District |
Hartsville occupies a quiet expanse of the South Carolina interior, where the land stretches out in patient, fertile relief. It lies 21.6 miles northwest of Florence, SC (from Florence, SC: bearing 305°T), and is situated 1.4 miles south of North Hartsville. The horizon remains flat and unburdened, save for the distant, hazy suggestion of Ballast Ridge far to the west. Within the town limits, the waters of Prestwood Lake gather in a calm mirror, reflecting the heavy, golden light that settles over the region during the late afternoon. Just a short distance away, the dark, slow-moving currents of Black Creek trace a path through the earth, shaping the local topography with persistent, quiet motion. The landscape feels grounded and vast, a place where the sky claims a larger share of the view than any rising ground.
Hartsville grew from the ambition of families who recognized the potential in the surrounding fields and the steady flow of water. The local economy maintains a deliberate pace, historically centered on the production of essential goods that have kept the region tethered to the global marketplace for decades. Large-scale manufacturing and industrial innovation define the daily rhythm, providing a steady pulse for those who work the lines and manage the logistics of distribution. The influence of the textile and paper industries remains evident, serving as a reminder of the labor that built these streets. Even as technology shifts the nature of production, the town retains a practical, industrious spirit that honors its foundational roots.
Cultural life in Hartsville finds its center within the protected, green borders of Centennial Park, where the community gathers to mark the passage of the seasons. The town serves as a home for Coker University, an institution that brings a scholarly energy to the local character and fosters a tradition of intellectual curiosity. Visitors often gravitate toward the historic downtown district, where the architecture tells stories of past prosperity through brickwork and preserved facades. Among those who have left their mark on the wider world, the athlete Larry Doby stands as a figure of immense significance, his legacy rooted in the same soil that sustains the town today. Whether during a local festival or a quiet Tuesday morning, Hartsville moves with a steady, enduring grace that defines its identity.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hartsville, South Carolina. Coordinates: 34.366003, -80.083261. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Hartsville includes the ZIP code (29550, 29551), telephone area code (843, 854), county seat of Darlington County (Darlington), and school district assignment (Darlington County School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |