Wallace South Carolina Map

About Wallace, South Carolina

Wallace is a locality in Marlboro County, South Carolina, United States. It is a small community with a population of 665. The population density is 39.3 people per km². Wallace is located at 34.7202°N, 79.8415°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29596.

Wallace lies in a landscape shaped by the gentle slope of the land, where the air hangs thick with the scent of pine and damp earth after a summer rain. It lies 36.5 miles north of Florence, SC (from Florence, SC: bearing 353°T), and is situated 2.8 miles east-north-east of Cheraw. The terrain here is a quiet tapestry of rolling fields and modest woodlands, the horizon often softened by the hazy, humid embrace of the South Carolina air. Here, life moves with a deliberate grace, a slow unfurling of days marked by the changing light. The sun, when it breaks through the canopy, casts long, languid shadows that stretch across the dirt roads and the weathered porches of homes. Evenings bring a chorus of cicadas and the distant hum of farm equipment, a comforting lullaby to the close of day. The history of Wallace is deeply entwined with the rich agricultural soil of Marlboro County, a place where cotton once dominated the landscape and the echoes of its past linger in the quiet fields. The local economy, though diversified, still carries the imprint of its agrarian roots, with farming continuing to be a significant thread in its fabric. Generations have learned the land here, understanding its moods and its bounty, a knowledge passed down through families. While no grand monuments mark its presence, the enduring spirit of its people and the persistent rhythm of its days are what truly define Wallace.

About This Wallace Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Wallace, South Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.720157, -79.841452. 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 Wallace and Marlboro County.

Detailed location data for Wallace includes the ZIP code (29596), 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 Wallace is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.