Tatum South Carolina Map

About Tatum, South Carolina

Tatum is a locality in Marlboro County, South Carolina, United States. It is a small community with a population of 80. The population density is 41.3 people per km². Tatum is located at 34.6440°N, 79.5864°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29594.

Tatum lies on a broad, level plain where the earth, a rich, dark loam, stretches toward a horizon often softened by the haze of late summer afternoons. It lies 32.6 miles north-north-east of Florence, SC (from Florence, SC: bearing 18°T), and is situated 5.9 miles east-north-east of Bennettsville. The landscape here is a study in the quiet persistence of agriculture, with vast fields of cotton and corn unfurling like green and white carpets under a sky that can shift from brilliant cerulean to bruised, dramatic purples in the span of an hour. Ancient oaks, their branches gnarled and draped with Spanish moss, stand as stoic sentinels along the edges of these cultivated expanses, offering pockets of deep shade where the air hangs thick and still. The very feel of the place is one of sun-baked resilience, a land that yields its bounty through honest, hard work, its character defined by the slow turning of the seasons and the predictable rhythm of planting and harvest. The history of Tatum is intertwined with the fertile soil that defines its surroundings, a story of families who have worked this land for generations, their lives shaped by the cycles of the cotton gin and the demands of the market. While once a hub for the timber industry, the economy of Tatum now leans heavily on its agricultural roots, with the scent of freshly tilled earth a constant, subtle perfume on the breeze. The older buildings, weathered by sun and rain, speak of a past where community gatherings and local businesses formed the heart of daily life, their facades holding the quiet dignity of endurance. Though not a place of grand monuments, Tatum possesses a distinct character, a deep-seated connection to its rural heritage that resonates in the unhurried pace of its days and the enduring spirit of its people.

About This Tatum Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Tatum, South Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.644049, -79.586443. 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 Tatum and Marlboro County.

Detailed location data for Tatum includes the ZIP code (29594), telephone area code (843, 854), county seat of Marlboro County (Bennettsville), and school district assignment (Marlboro 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 Tatum is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.