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U.S. Route 521 In South Carolina
U.S. Route 521 (US 521) is a north–south United States Highway that traverses , from Georgetown, South Carolina, to Charlotte, North Carolina. Though numbered as an auxiliary route of US 21, it does not actually intersect its parent ''or'' any of its sibling routes, though it is in the same general part of the country as other routes from its family. Historically, it once connected to US 21 in Pineville, North Carolina, but various changes have left it terminating a few miles short of the current US 21. Route description South Carolina Starting at the city of Georgetown, US 521 runs through the town Andrews to Greeleyville. From here to the city of Manning it is known as the Greeleyville Highway. There is a brief section right before Manning where it runs concurrent with SC 261. In Manning SC 261 branches off and US 521 merges with US 301 for a short distance. It crosses over Interstate 95 (I-95) and heads to the city ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Georgetown, South Carolina
Georgetown is the third oldest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina and the county seat of Georgetown County, South Carolina, Georgetown County, in the South Carolina Lowcountry, Lowcountry. As of the 2010 United States Census, 2010 census it had a population of 9,163. Located on Winyah Bay at the confluence of the Black River (South Carolina), Black, Great Pee Dee River, Great Pee Dee, Waccamaw River, Waccamaw, and Sampit River, Sampit rivers, Georgetown is the second largest seaport in South Carolina, handling over 960,000 tons of materials a year, while Charleston, South Carolina, Charleston is the largest. Beginning in the colonial era, Georgetown was the commercial center of an indigo- and rice-producing area. Rice replaced indigo as the chief commodity crop in the antebellum era. A timber industry also developed and sawmills were built. Geography Georgetown is located at (33.367434, −79.293807). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrews, South Carolina
Andrews is a town in both Georgetown and Williamsburg counties in the U.S. state of South Carolina. Its total population was 2,861 at the 2010 census, down from 3,068 in 2000. General aviation airfield Robert F. Swinnie Airport is east of its central business district. Geography Andrews is located in western Georgetown County, with a small portion extending west into Williamsburg County. U.S. Route 521 bypasses the town to the south, then passes through the west side of the town; the highway leads northwest to Sumter and east to Georgetown, the county seat. South Carolina Highway 41 leads northeast to Hemingway and southwest to Jamestown. Charleston is to the southwest. According to the United States Census Bureau, Andrews has a total area of 2.2 square miles (5.7 km2), all land. Demographics 2020 census As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,575 people, 1,049 households, and 754 families residing in the town. 2000 census As of the ce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Carolina Highway 377
South Carolina Highway 377 (SC 377) is a state highway in the U.S. state of South Carolina. The highway connects Lane and Kingstree. Route description SC 377 begins at an intersection with SC 375 (Gordon Road) south-southwest of Lane, Williamsburg County. It travels to the north-northeast, paralleling railroad tracks, and enters the city limits of Lane. In town, it passes a U.S. Post Office. It curves to the northeast and leaves Lane. The highway has an intersection with U.S. Route 521 (US 521; Thorntree Road). Just after that intersection, it crosses over the Black River. The highway curves to the north-northeast and curves to the north-northwest. Upon entering Kingstree, SC 377 passes Kingstree Senior High School and Williamsburg Technical College. Then, it passes Williamsburg Regional Hospital. On the northwestern corner of the hospital, it intersects SC 527 (Nelson Boulevard). Two blocks later, it meets its northern terminus, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Carolina Highway 171
South Carolina Highway 171 (SC 171) is a State highway (US), state highway located entirely within Charleston County, South Carolina, Charleston County in the U.S. state of South Carolina. The highway travels from Folly Beach, South Carolina, Folly Beach north to South Carolina Highway 7, SC 7 in Charleston, South Carolina, Charleston; it is the only road connecting Folly Island to the South Carolina mainland. SC 171 is maintained by the South Carolina Department of Transportation. Route description SC 171 begins at an intersection with Arctic Avenue in Folly Beach; the Folly Beach Fishing Pier and the Atlantic Ocean lie to the south. The route heads north-northwest through Folly Beach's business district as Center Street. From here, the highway crosses the Folly River onto Long Island; this crossing is the only road connecting Folly Island to the rest of South Carolina. The road passes several homes before crossing to James Island (South Carolina), James Isl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Salters, South Carolina
Salters is a small unincorporated community in the southwest central portion of Williamsburg County, South Carolina, United States, in the state's Low Country region. The zip code is 29590 and the area code is 843. Charleston, South Carolina and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina are within driving distance of Salters making for an enjoyable day trip to either. Forestry is the main industry in Williamsburg County. Nearby towns include Kingstree, Greeleyville, and Lane. Salters is the location of Federal Correctional Institution, Williamsburg. The Salters Plantation House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) is the Federal government of the United States, United States federal government's official United States National Register of Historic Places listings, list of sites, buildings, structures, Hist ... in 2000. References External linksFederal Corrections Institution, Williamsburg Unincorporated comm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
North Carolina Highway 51
North Carolina Highway 51 (NC 51) is a primary state highway in the U.S. state of North Carolina entirely in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, Mecklenburg County. It connects the towns of Pineville, North Carolina, Pineville, Matthews, North Carolina, Matthews and Mint Hill, North Carolina, Mint Hill. Route description Though NC 51 begins at the state line, South Carolina Highway 51, SC 51 is a short road that connects with U.S. Route 21 in South Carolina, US 21, near Fort Mill, South Carolina. Crossing the state line, NC 51 quickly becomes a four-lane road as it goes through the town of Pineville. After its first intersection with Interstate 485 (North Carolina), I-485, it enters the Charlotte, North Carolina, Charlotte city limits. In Charlotte, NC 51 crosses the busy intersections of Johnston Road and Providence Road, known for rush-hour traffic during the weekdays. In Matthews, North Carolina, Matthews, NC 51 bypasses the main downt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
North Carolina Highway 261
North Carolina Highway 261 (NC 261) is a short state highway going from Bakersville, North Carolina, Bakersville to the Tennessee state line where the road turns into Tennessee State Route 143 (SR 143). The road is only long and is very curvy. The road is close to Roan Mountain State Park in Tennessee. Route description NC 261 begins in the town of Bakersville, the county seat of Mitchell County, North Carolina, Mitchell County, at a stop-controlled T-intersection with North Carolina Highway 226, NC 226 (Crimson Laurel Way). It immediately climbs a short hill out of the town and into the Pisgah National Forest. As it starts to head in a northeastern general direction, NC 261 begins a winding course between the Cub Creek (Mitchell County, North Carolina), Cub Creek and Pumpkin Patch Mountain. After crossing Pumpkin Patch Gap (elevation approximately ), the road begins to follow the Little Rock Creek (North Carolina), Little Rock Creek and pass through the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
North Carolina Highway 26
North Carolina Highway 226 (NC 226) is a primary state highway in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Traveling north–south through Western North Carolina, it connects the cities and towns of Grover, Shelby, Marion, Spruce Pine and Bakersville. It also a scenic byway in the South Mountains area and connects with the summer colony of Little Switzerland, via NC 226A. Route description NC 226 begins at US 29, in Grover, approximately from the South Carolina state line. Through downtown Grover, it goes northwesterly, through Patterson Springs, to Shelby. In concurrency with US 74, it stays south of the downtown area, then splits with US 74 continuing north to Metcalf, where it becomes the South Mountain Scenery scenic byway. The byway, which stretches along NC 226 to Marion, is designated for its extensive views of the South Mountains. Traversing through this rural area of farmlands and forest, NC 226 goes the through Ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Interstate 485 (North Carolina)
Interstate 485 (I-485), also known as the Charlotte Outerbelt, is a auxiliary Interstate Highway encircling Charlotte, North Carolina. As a complete loop, it is primarily signed with "inner" and "outer" designations, though at some major interchanges, supplemental signage reflects the local compass orientation of the road. The entire route lies within Mecklenburg County. A beltway for the Charlotte metropolitan area was first proposed in the mid-1970s, with the first section opening in 1990. The beltway was completed in stages over the next several decades, including the completion of the last segment of the highway on June 5, 2015. Route description All of I-485 is part of the National Highway System, a network of roads important for the nation's defense, economy, and mobility. Most of I-485 ranges from four to eight lanes wide, and the speed limit for the entire loop is . Western half The mileage begins at I-77/ US 21 in southern Charlotte, near the South Carolin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lancaster, South Carolina
The city of Lancaster () is the county seat of Lancaster County, South Carolina, United States, located in the Charlotte Metropolitan Area. As of the United States Census of 2010, the city population was 8,526. The city was named after the famous House of Lancaster. History The following are listed on the National Register of Historic Places: * Robert Barnwell Allison House * Craig House * Cureton House * Thomas Walker Huey House * Lancaster Cotton Oil Company * Lancaster County Courthouse * Lancaster County Jail * Lancaster Downtown Historic District * Lancaster Presbyterian Church * Mount Carmel A.M.E. Zion Campground * North Carolina-South Carolina Cornerstone * Perry-McIlwain-McDow House * Leroy Springs House * Wade-Beckham House * Waxhaw Presbyterian Church Cemetery Geography Lancaster is located at (34.721100, -80.773315). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and (1.36%) is water. Demographic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kershaw, South Carolina
Kershaw is a town in Lancaster County, South Carolina, United States. It was incorporated in 1888. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,803, and as of 2019 the estimated population was 2,321. The Haile Gold Mine, where gold was discovered in 1825, is from town and was at one time the largest single producer of gold in the Appalachian region. History The Dr. William Columbus Cauthen House, Clinton AME Zion Church, East Richland Street-East Church Street Historic District, Kershaw Depot, Matson Street Historic District, and Unity Baptist Church, are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Geography and climate Kershaw is located in southern Lancaster County at (34.547245, -80.582843). U.S. Routes 521 and 601 pass through the town. US 521 leads northwest to Heath Springs and to Lancaster, the county seat, while US 601 leads northeast to Pageland. Together the two highways lead south to Camden. Kershaw is northeast of Columbia, the state capital ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Interstate 20 In South Carolina
Interstate 20 (I-20) is the main east–west Interstate Highway in the state of South Carolina, linking the state with important transportation and business hubs to the north, west, and south, including Atlanta, Georgia; Charlotte, North Carolina (via I-77); Savannah, Georgia (via I-95); and Washington, D.C. (via I-95). I-20 travels west to east, from the Georgia state line at North Augusta, through Columbia, to end at I-95 in Florence. Past I-95, the roadway continues as Interstate 20 Business (I-20 Bus.) for about to U.S. Route 76 (US 76), which goes to downtown Florence. The Interstate parallels US 1 closely from the state line to Camden where US 1 diverts away from the route and head northeast towards North Carolina while I-20 turns and heads eastward towards Florence. Route description I-20 enters the Palmetto State after crossing the Savannah River from Augusta, Georgia. Known as the J. Strom Thurmond Freeway (named for the US senator) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
