Shiloh South Carolina Map

About Shiloh, South Carolina

Shiloh is a locality in Sumter County, South Carolina, United States. It is a small community with a population of 124. The population density is 6.5 people per km². Shiloh is located at 33.9402°N, 80.0409°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29080.

Shiloh unfolds across a gentle, rolling terrain where the land sighs with a quiet, enduring beauty. It lies 17.3 miles east of Sumter, SC (from Sumter, SC: bearing 85°T), and is situated 3.7 miles north-north-west of Turbeville. Dense stands of pine and oak rise from the sandy loam, their needles and leaves a constant, soft murmur in the breeze, a sound that seems to deepen as the sun begins its slow descent, casting long, golden shadows. The air here carries the earthy scent of pine resin and the distant, sweet perfume of blooming wildflowers, a fragrance that clings to the skin and lingers in the memory. Creeks, their waters the color of weak tea, meander through the woods, their banks often fringed with feathery ferns and moss-covered logs, offering a cool respite from the Southern sun. The very character of Shiloh is one of quiet persistence, a place where nature’s unhurried rhythms dictate the pace of life, a place content in its own verdant embrace. The history of Shiloh is inextricably linked to the fertile soil and the enduring spirit of its people, a legacy shaped by agriculture and a deep connection to the land. For generations, cotton and tobacco have been the lifeblood of this corner of Sumter County, the fields stretching out like patchwork quilts under the vast sky, each harvest a testament to the farmer's toil. While the echoes of the Civil War are a distant hum, the memory of its impact is woven into the very fabric of the region, a somber note in the otherwise peaceful pastoral. Today, the local economy, while still rooted in agriculture, finds a quiet dynamism in small businesses and a growing appreciation for the area’s natural tranquility, drawing those seeking a slower, more deliberate existence, a place where the past informs the present without overwhelming it, and where the simple act of watching the cicadas begin their evening chorus feels like a profound event.

About This Shiloh Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Shiloh, South Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.940159, -80.040906. 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 Shiloh and Sumter County.

Detailed location data for Shiloh includes the ZIP code (29678), telephone area code (864, 803, 839), 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 Shiloh is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.