Jamestown South Carolina Map

About Jamestown, South Carolina

Jamestown is a locality in Florence County, South Carolina, United States. Jamestown is located at 34.2285°N, 79.6042°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29453.

Jamestown lies in a part of South Carolina where the land gently slopes toward the coastal plain, an area characterized by the deep, dark allure of cypress swamps and the slow, sinuous movement of Black Creek. It lies 9.3 miles east-north-east of Florence, SC (from Florence, SC: bearing 76°T), and is situated 7.5 miles east of Quinby. The air here, especially in the humid embrace of summer, carries the scent of damp earth and the faint, sweet perfume of pine needles. Live oaks, draped in Spanish moss like ancient, contemplative elders, stand sentinel along the more open stretches, their gnarled branches reaching out as if to embrace the sky. The terrain itself, a mosaic of wetlands and well-drained uplands, dictates the character of Jamestown, fostering a sense of patient endurance and a deep connection to the natural world. This quiet corner of Florence County has a history as rich and dark as its swamp waters, shaped by the agricultural rhythms of the South. For generations, the land here has yielded its bounty, primarily cotton and corn, supporting families and communities through the seasons. The economy of Jamestown, while perhaps less bustling than in years past, still hums with the quiet industry of farming and the more recent diversification into light manufacturing and services. It's a place where the past is not a distant memory but a palpable presence, felt in the weathered barns that dot the landscape and the enduring traditions that continue to shape the lives of its residents.

About This Jamestown Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Jamestown, South Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.22849, -79.604224. 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 Jamestown and Florence County.

Detailed location data for Jamestown includes the ZIP code (29506), telephone area code (843, 854, 864), county seat of Florence County (Florence), and school district assignment (Berkeley 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 Jamestown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.