Lakewood South Carolina Map

About Lakewood, South Carolina

Lakewood is a locality in Darlington County, South Carolina, United States. Lakewood is located at 34.3868°N, 80.0237°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29150.

Lakewood unfolds across a landscape shaped by the slow, patient work of water and earth, where the terrain softly rolls, hinting at the ancient riverbeds that once carved these paths. It lies 19.9 miles north-west of Florence, SC (from Florence, SC: bearing 312°T), and is situated 3.0 miles east-north-east of Hartsville. Cypress and pine trees, their branches often draped with Spanish moss, stand sentinel over the land, their roots gripping the sandy soil that defines the region. The air here carries a unique scent, a blend of damp earth and pine needles, especially potent after a summer rain, and the quality of light in the late afternoon, as it slants through the dense canopy, casts long, ethereal shadows that deepen the sense of quiet repose. The history of Lakewood is inextricably linked to the fertile lands and the waterways that have sustained life here for generations, a legacy evident in the enduring agricultural roots of the area. Though once a more prominent center for farming, the local economy has gracefully diversified, with a growing emphasis on small businesses and a burgeoning appreciation for the natural beauty that draws visitors and residents alike. The quiet hum of everyday life in Lakewood is punctuated by the gentle rustle of leaves and the distant calls of unseen birds, a steady rhythm that speaks of a place at peace with its past and content in its present.

About This Lakewood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lakewood, South Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.386821, -80.023678. 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 Lakewood and Darlington County.

Detailed location data for Lakewood includes the ZIP code (29072), telephone area code (864, 803), county seat of Darlington County (Darlington), and school district assignment (Sumter County Consolidated 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 Lakewood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.