Kershaw South Carolina Map

About Kershaw, South Carolina

Kershaw is a locality in Lancaster County, South Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,259. The population density is 424.0 people per km². Kershaw is located at 34.5518°N, 80.5837°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29067.

Kershaw breathes the humid, verdant air of the South Carolina Piedmont, a landscape of gently rolling terrain where pine forests give way to open fields. It lies 30.0 miles south of Monroe, NC (from Monroe, NC: bearing 184°T), and is situated 5.9 miles east-south-east of Heath Springs. The land here is a study in subtle shifts of elevation, a quiet topography that cradles the small town and its surrounding farms. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, tends to soften, casting long, warm shadows that stretch and deepen across the cultivated earth and the dense stands of trees, imbuing the air with a hazy, golden quality. The soil itself, a rich, loamy red, speaks of generations of cultivation, holding the memory of crops grown and harvested under the vast, ever-present sky. The history of Kershaw is interwoven with the agricultural legacy of Lancaster County, its economy long rooted in the cultivation of cotton and tobacco. While these crops still hold a place, the character of Kershaw has broadened, embracing a more diversified local economy that includes manufacturing and a growing service sector, reflecting the broader economic currents of the region. The town’s origins are tied to the arrival of settlers seeking fertile ground, and the echoes of that pioneering spirit can still be felt in the enduring sense of community and the quiet dignity with which Kershaw’s residents go about their days. The presence of the Kershaw Community Center, a hub for local gatherings and events, stands as a visible anchor, a place where the town’s past and present converge, fostering a shared identity among its people.

About This Kershaw Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kershaw, South Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.55182, -80.583684. 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 Kershaw and Lancaster County.

Detailed location data for Kershaw includes the ZIP code (29067), telephone area code (803, 839), county seat of Lancaster County (Lancaster), and school district assignment (Lancaster 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 Kershaw is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.