Oswego South Carolina Map

About Oswego, South Carolina

Oswego is a locality in Sumter County, South Carolina, United States. It is a small community with a population of 172. The population density is 67.6 people per km². Oswego is located at 34.0074°N, 80.2876°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29153.

Oswego rests in a landscape of gentle, sun-drenched plains, where the broad sky seems to stretch an eternity in every direction. It lies 6.8 miles north-north-east of Sumter, SC (from Sumter, SC: bearing 27°T), and is situated 8.2 miles east of Dalzell. The land itself is a patient canvas of ochre and muted greens, punctuated by the stoic, weathered silhouettes of live oaks and the occasional splash of vibrant wildflowers clinging to the roadside. Creeks, shallow and meandering, trace silver threads through the fields, reflecting the high, pale blue of the South Carolina sky, a sky that often holds a hazy warmth, especially in the long afternoons. The air here carries a quiet stillness, broken only by the distant drone of cicadas or the rustle of wind through pine needles, a sound that seems to absorb the very essence of this unhurried corner of Sumter County. The history of Oswego is whispered in the fertile soil and the enduring legacy of its agricultural roots. For generations, this land has yielded its bounty, primarily cotton and corn, shaping the lives and livelihoods of its people and leaving an indelible mark on the local economy. While large-scale industry has largely bypassed Oswego, its strength lies in its steadfast connection to the land and the enduring community spirit that has weathered changing times. The quiet roads, lined with fields that have seen countless harvests, bear witness to a past where hard work and a deep understanding of the earth were paramount, a tradition that continues to define the character of Oswego today.

About This Oswego Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oswego, South Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.007379, -80.287578. 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 Oswego and Sumter County.

Detailed location data for Oswego includes the ZIP code (29153), telephone area code (803), county seat of Sumter County (Sumter), 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 Oswego is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.