Ridgeville South Carolina Map

About Ridgeville, South Carolina

Ridgeville is a locality in Dorchester County, South Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,740. The population density is 342.1 people per km². Ridgeville is located at 33.0957°N, 80.3154°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29472.

Ridgeville rests in a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent work of water and time, where the coastal plain begins its subtle rise towards higher ground. It lies 9.7 miles west-north-west of Summerville, SC (from Summerville, SC: bearing 303°T), and is situated 18.2 miles west-north-west of Goose Creek. The air here, particularly in the long, hazy afternoons, carries the scent of pine needles warmed by the sun and the damp earth that lies just beneath the surface, a constant reminder of the low-lying wetlands and meandering creeks that thread through the surrounding terrain. Ancient live oaks, their limbs draped with Spanish moss like old men's beards, stand sentinel along the edges of fields, their roots gripping the sandy loam with a quiet tenacity, while the sky overhead often stretches in vast, unbroken expanses of pale blue, occasionally broken by the slow drift of cumulus clouds. The story of Ridgeville is deeply intertwined with the agricultural pulse of Dorchester County, a place where the cultivation of cotton once defined its character and where the echoes of that past still linger in the quiet hum of contemporary life. The local economy, while evolving, continues to draw strength from the fertile soil, with farming remaining a vital, if sometimes challenging, endeavor for many. Historic structures, though few, hint at earlier eras, and the rhythm of daily life unfolds at a pace that allows for conversation and observation, a gentle unhurriedness that feels like a deliberate choice rather than a consequence of isolation. Ridgeville itself, a name that evokes a sense of gentle elevation, embodies this enduring connection to the land and the quiet resilience of its people.

About This Ridgeville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ridgeville, South Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.095723, -80.315374. 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 Ridgeville and Dorchester County.

Detailed location data for Ridgeville includes the ZIP code (29472), telephone area code (864), county seat of Dorchester County (St. George), and school district assignment (Dorchester School District 4). 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 Ridgeville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.