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South Carolina Highway 5
South Carolina Highway 5 (SC 5) is a primary state highway in the U.S. state of South Carolina. The highway, signed as north-south, travels in a northwest-southeast direction connecting the cities of Rock Hill, York and Blacksburg. Route description SC 5 begins with a semi-interchange with US 521 near Van Wyck. Going northwesterly nearly its entire route, it crosses the Catawba River entering York County. In Lesslie, it joins U.S. Route 21 (US 21), crossing over Interstate 77 (I-77) before splitting in Rock Hill. Going southwesterly around the downtown area, it overlaps SC 121 (Albright Highway); then going northwesterly again in, overlapping with SC 901 (Heckle Boulevard). SC 5 exits out of Rock Hill solo again towards York; where there, it joins SC 161 and bypasses northeasterly around the city. Continuing on its northwesterly direction, it reaches its final destination of Blacksburg, where it connects with US 29 bef ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Carolina Department Of Transportation
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is a government agency in the US state of South Carolina. Its mission is to build and maintain roads and bridges and administer mass transit services. By state law, the SCDOT's function and purpose is the systematic planning, construction, maintenance, and operation of the state highway system and the development of a statewide mass transit system that is consistent with the needs and desires of the public. The SCDOT also coordinates all state and federal programs relating to highways. The goal of the SCDOT is to provide adequate, safe, and efficient transportation services for the movement of people and goods. History The South Carolina Department of Transportation is still familiarly known as the Highway Department, which is what the agency was called until May 13, 1977 when an act of the South Carolina General Assembly reformed the agency as the Department of Highways and Public Transportation (SCDHPT). The current name, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Carolina Highway 901
South Carolina Highway 901 (SC 901) is a primary state highway in the U.S. state of South Carolina. It serves as a slower alternate rural route to Interstate 77 (I-77) and the western bypass of Rock Hill. Route description SC 901 begins along SC 200 near I-77. Going north, it hovers to the west and then east of I-77 and then passes through Richburg. After entering York County, it has its own interchange with I-77, then proceeds to form the western bypass of Rock Hill. It is a two-lane rural highway in Fairfield and Chester counties, four lanes wide in York County. In Rock Hill, SC 901 is known as Heckle Boulevard in honor of H.N. Heckle, who served as South Carolina Department of Transportation The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is a government agency in the US state of South Carolina. Its mission is to build and maintain roads and bridges and administer mass transit services. By state law, the SCDOT's function and ... ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Carolina Highway 33
South Carolina Highway 33 (SC 33) is a state highway in the U.S. state of South Carolina. The highway connects Orangeburg with the Lone Star area, via Cameron. Route description SC 33 begins at an intersection with US 301/ US 601/ SC 4 (John C. Calhoun Drive) in Orangeburg within Orangeburg. Here, the highway continues as Andrew Dibble Street. It travels to the northeast and immediately passes Veterans Memorial Park. A few blocks later, it intersects US 178 Bus. (Broughton Street). It cuts through Memorial Park. On the southwestern corner of South Carolina State University is an intersection with US 21 Bus./ US 601 (Magnolia Street). The highway travels along the southeastern edge of the university. It begins traveling along the Wilkinson Heights– Brookdale line. The highway then intersects US 21/ US 178 (Chestnut Street/Whittaker Parkway). After leaving the city area, SC 33 travels through rural areas of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Carolina Highway 6
South Carolina Highway 6 (SC 6) is a primary state highway in the U.S. state of South Carolina. It extends from US 76 in Ballentine to US 52/ SC 6 Truck in Moncks Corner. It uniquely links all three of the major hydropower projects in South Carolina: Lake Murray, Lake Marion, and Lake Moultrie. Route description The highway runs generally southeast from the central part of South Carolina to near the Atlantic Ocean and is listed as a hurricane evacuation route.http://www.scdot.org/getting/pdfs/HurricaneMapText.pdf Beginning at a junction with U.S. Highway 52 in Moncks Corner, the route runs northwest along the shoreline of Lake Moultrie as West Main Street. It then turns right onto Ranger Drive. It turns left onto "Old Number Six Highway" where is later starts a concurrency with SC 45 as Eutaw Road. The concurrency runs and far from Lake Marion, and passes through Eutawville. There SC 45 departs to the west and SC 6 continues along the lake thro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Carolina Highway 3
South Carolina Highway 3 (SC 3) is a state highway in the southern part of the U.S. state of South Carolina. The highway travels in a C-shape from a point approximately southeast of Varnville northwest and north to Barnwell, and then northeast to Swansea. Route description SC 3 begins at an intersection with U.S. Route 278 (US 278) in rural Jasper County. The route heads northwest, and crosses into Hampton County. Continuing northwest, it intersects US 601 before a brief concurrency with US 321 in Estill. The highway continues northwest into Allendale County. After crossing into the county, SC 3 turns north and intersects US 301 approximately southwest of Allendale. The route continues north until it enters Barnwell County. Just after the county line, SC 3 turns northeast and intersects US 278 just before the Salkehatchie River, approximately south of Barnwell. US 278/SC 3 form a concurrency into Barn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia is the capital of the U.S. state of South Carolina. With a population of 136,632 at the 2020 census, it is the second-largest city in South Carolina. The city serves as the county seat of Richland County, and a portion of the city extends into neighboring Lexington County. It is the center of the Columbia metropolitan statistical area, which had a population of 829,470 in 2020 and is the 72nd-largest metropolitan statistical area in the nation. The name Columbia is a poetic term used for the United States, derived from the name of Christopher Columbus, who explored for the Spanish Crown. Columbia is often abbreviated as Cola, leading to its nickname as "Soda City." The city is located about northwest of the geographic center of South Carolina, and is the primary city of the Midlands region of the state. It lies at the confluence of the Saluda River and the Broad River, which merge at Columbia to form the Congaree River. As the state capital, Columbia is the s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ridgeway, South Carolina
Ridgeway is a town in Fairfield County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 319 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Columbia, South Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area. History Blink Bonnie, Camp Welfare, Century House, Hunter House, Mount Hope, Ridgeway Historic District, Ruff's Chapel, St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Valencia, Vaughn's Stage Coach Stop, and the Monroe Wilson House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Geography Ridgeway is located in southeastern Fairfield County at (34.305777, -80.961390). U.S. Route 21 passes through the towns, leading north to Great Falls and south to Columbia. South Carolina Highway 34 leads west to Interstate 77 and east to Lugoff. Winnsboro, the county seat, is to the northwest via SC 34. According to the United States Census Bureau, Ridgeway has a total area of , all of it land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 328 people, 138 households, and 96 families residing in th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Carolina Highway 18
South Carolina Highway 18 (SC 18) is a primary state highway in the U.S. state of South Carolina. It serves to connect the cities of Union, Gaffney and Shelby, North Carolina. Route description SC 18 is a two-lane rural highway. In Gaffney, it goes through the downtown area along Fredrick Street and overlaps with the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail. History SC 18 was established in 1938 as a renumbering of SC 111, from U.S. Route 29 (US 29) in Gaffney, to the North Carolina state line. In 1940, SC 18 was extended south along new primary routing to SC 9 in Pacolet. In 1942, it was extended again along new primary routing to SC 56 south of Glenn Springs. In 1960-1961, SC 18 was rerouted at Gaffney to US 176/SC 9 in Jonesville, replacing part of SC 11; its old alignment became part of SC 150. In 1989, SC 18 was extended to its current western terminus at US 176/ SC 215, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Great Falls, South Carolina
Great Falls is a town in Chester County, South Carolina, United States and is located fourteen miles southwest of Lancaster, South Carolina. The population was 1,979 at the 2010 census. History The Great Falls Depot, Great Falls Downtown Historic District, and Republic Theater are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Geography Great Falls is located at (34.570912, -80.900238). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it (3.19%) is water. Demographics 2020 census As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,951 people, 730 households, and 454 families residing in the town. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 2,194 people, 892 households, and 595 families living in the town. The population density was 516.8 people per square mile (199.3/km2). There were 1,041 housing units at an average density of 245.2 per square mile (94.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 71.01% ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Carolina Highway 22
South Carolina Highway 22 (SC 22), also known as the Conway Bypass and Veterans Highway, is a four lane freeway that connects US 501 north of Conway, South Carolina, to US 17 in Myrtle Beach. The road was opened to traffic on May 4, 2001, six months ahead of schedule. There is speculation that it could become part of Interstate 73 in the future. The road largely meets Interstate Highway standards, but in order to support increased Interstate traffic, its shoulders would need to be expanded to standard width. Route Description History In 1994, the original contract with Fluor Daniel called for six lanes from US 17 to SC 905 and four lanes the rest of the way to US 501. This money depended on a one-cent sales tax devoted to road funding, but voters turned that down.Zane Wilson, "DOT commits $95 million for Conway Bypass lanes," ''The Sun News'', February 25, 1999. A bridge was built over the Intracoastal Waterway near Briarcliffe Acres, but it rem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Carolina Highway 8
South Carolina Highway 8 (SC 8) is a primary state highway in the U.S. state of South Carolina. It travels from U.S. Route 276 (US 276) in northern Greenville County to US 25 and SC 418 in Ware Place. It travels physically north and south though it is signed as a west-east highway with its western terminus at US 276 and its eastern terminus at US 25/SC 418. Route description SC 8 begins in Ware Place at the junction of US 25 and SC 418. From here, it travels west for about when it crosses the Saluda River and enters the town of Pelzer in Anderson County. It meets SC 20 at the town limit of Pelzer and after crossing SC 20 it enters West Pelzer. After exiting West Pelzer, it runs northwest for and has an interchange with US 29. About past US 29, the highway has an interchange with Interstate 85 (I-85) at its exit 32. Another mile past this interchange, SC 8 intersects SC 81, which runs concurrent with SC 8 for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fort Lawn, South Carolina
Fort Lawn is a town in Chester County, South Carolina. The population was 895 at the 2010 census. History John A. G. Walker owned a plantation in Chester County. After Walker died in the 1870s, his widow wanted a town built, which would be named Walkerville. She offered the Chester and Cheraw Railroad land to build a line through the proposed town, which they did. The Walkers' daughter married a Dr. Fort, who had a large home with a lawn next to the railroad. The story is that the railroad's conductor would say, "Everybody off for Fort's Lawn!" After Southern Power built a dam in 1907, the nearby town of Great Falls saw considerably more growth than Fort Lawn. In 1959, area leaders worked to attract industry, and over the next three years, companies including Springs Industries spent $18 million. Geography and climate Fort Lawn is in eastern Chester County at (34.700811, -80.896469), about west of the Catawba River. U.S. Route 21 passes through the town, leading north ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
