Saint Charles South Carolina Map

About Saint Charles, South Carolina

Saint Charles is a locality in Lee County, South Carolina, United States. It is a small community with a population of 139. The population density is 8.6 people per km². Saint Charles is located at 34.0665°N, 80.2181°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29104.

Saint Charles rests in the low country of South Carolina, a place where the air hangs thick and humid, carrying the scent of pine needles and damp earth. It lies 12.3 miles north-east of Sumter, SC (from Sumter, SC: bearing 35°T), and is situated 5.5 miles north of Mayesville. The landscape here is one of gentle slopes and wide, slow-moving creeks, tributaries that weave through stands of mature hardwoods and pines, their roots often exposed where the banks have yielded to the persistent flow of water. Sunlight filters through the dense canopy in shifting patterns, illuminating patches of palmetto scrub and the occasional bright bloom of wild azalea in season. The land breathes a quiet, patient existence, marked by the rustle of unseen creatures in the undergrowth and the distant call of a bird. The history of Saint Charles is tied to the agricultural rhythms of the region, once dominated by cotton and tobacco cultivation, a legacy still visible in the remnants of old farmsteads and the broad, open fields that now often lie fallow or are planted with timber. The local economy, though modest, draws strength from the surrounding countryside, with small businesses catering to the needs of nearby residents and the occasional traveler passing through. There are no grand monuments or bustling marketplaces in Saint Charles, but rather a quiet continuity, a sense that life here has followed a consistent, unhurried course for generations, sustained by the fertile soil and the enduring presence of the ancient trees.

About This Saint Charles Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Saint Charles, South Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.066545, -80.21813. 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 Saint Charles and Lee County.

Detailed location data for Saint Charles includes the ZIP code (29104), telephone area code (803), county seat of Lee County (Bishopville), and school district assignment. 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 Saint Charles is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.