Lamar South Carolina Map

About Lamar, South Carolina

Lamar is a locality in Darlington County, South Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,196. The population density is 460.3 people per km². Lamar is located at 34.1688°N, 80.0626°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29069.

Lamar rests in the low country of South Carolina, where the land flattens out into broad fields and stands of pine and oak. It lies 17.2 miles west of Florence, SC (from Florence, SC: bearing 264°T), and is situated 7.4 miles west-north-west of Timmonsville. The air here, especially in the humid embrace of summer, carries the scent of damp earth and the distant, sweet perfume of blooming cotton. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy of live oaks draped in Spanish moss, paints the dusty roads in shifting patterns of gold and shadow. The terrain, a gentle undulation of fertile soil, lends itself to the cultivation of crops that have sustained this place for generations, a quiet testament to the enduring relationship between the people and the land they inhabit. The history of Lamar is deeply entwined with the agricultural cycles of the South, particularly its long-standing reliance on cotton and tobacco. The local economy, once dominated by these cash crops, has seen shifts over time, but the spirit of hardy cultivation persists. The railroad, a vital artery in its early days, brought not just goods but also a sense of connection to the wider world, a lifeline for this inland settlement. Today, while agriculture remains a cornerstone, the character of Lamar is also shaped by its close-knit community, where the rhythm of daily life unfolds at a pace that allows for neighborly conversation and a shared appreciation for the simple beauty of the surrounding landscape, the subtle green hues of the fields stretching towards the horizon.

About This Lamar Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lamar, South Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.168766, -80.062568. 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 Lamar and Darlington County.

Detailed location data for Lamar includes the ZIP code (29069), telephone area code (803, 839), county seat of Darlington County (Darlington), and school district assignment (Darlington 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 Lamar is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.