South Carolina Highway 391 (SC 391) is a
state highway
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in the
U.S. state
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of
South Carolina
)''Animis opibusque parati'' ( for, , Latin, Prepared in mind and resources, links=no)
, anthem = " Carolina";" South Carolina On My Mind"
, Former = Province of South Carolina
, seat = Columbia
, LargestCity = Charleston
, LargestMetro = ...
. The highway connects
rural area
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s of
Aiken County with
Prosperity
Prosperity is the flourishing, thriving, good fortune and successful social status. Prosperity often produces profuse wealth including other factors which can be profusely wealthy in all degrees, such as happiness and health.
Competing notion ...
, via
Batesburg-Leesville
Batesburg-Leesville is a town located in Lexington and Saluda counties, South Carolina, United States. The town's population was 5,362 as of the 2010 census and an estimated 5,415 in 2019.
History
The town of Batesburg-Leesville was formed in ...
.
Route description
SC 391 begins at an
intersection
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with
SC 39 (Old Ninety-Six Indian Trail) northwest of
New Holland, Aiken County, where the roadway continues as Wire Road. It travels to the north-northeast. It passes Neeses Pond and crosses Chinquapin Creek, where it enters
Lexington County
Lexington County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 293,991, and the 2021 population estimate was 300,137. Its county seat and largest town is Lexington. The county was chartered ...
, before it curves to the northwest. The highway crosses over Mare Branch. After it curves to the north, it crosses over Horsepen Creek and passes by Indian Trail Golf Course. Just before entering the
city limits
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of Batesburg-Leesville, the highway passes by Davis Pond and crosses over Duncan Creek. In the city, it intersects
U.S. Route 178 (US 178; South Pine Street). The two highways travel
concurrently to the northwest. At West Columbia Avenue, they intersect
US 1. At West Church Street, they meet
SC 23. Here, US 178 splits off, while SC 391 continues to the northwest and immediately begins to curve to the north-northeast. Just before intersecting Marion Street, it begins to curve to the east-northeast. Before leaving the city limits, the highway passes Ridge Crest Memorial Park, curves to the north-northwest, and passes the Batesburg-Leesville Branch Library,
Batesburg-Leesville High School, and Batesburg-Leesville Primary School. The highway curves to the north-northeast and crosses over Gin Branch before intersecting the northern terminus of
SC 245 (North Lee Street). It crosses over Lick Creek and then enters
Saluda County. Just before entering
Delmar, SC 391 begins curving to the northwest. Then, it intersects
US 378 (Columbia Highway) at a
roundabout
A roundabout is a type of circular intersection or junction in which road traffic is permitted to flow in one direction around a central island, and priority is typically given to traffic already in the junction.''The New Shorter Oxford En ...
known as the Saluda Traffic Circle. A short distance later, the highway starts heading to the north and crosses over the
Little Saluda River
The Saluda River is a principal tributary of the Congaree River, about 200 mi (320 km) long, in northern and western South Carolina in the United States. Via the Congaree River, it is part of the watershed of the Santee River, which f ...
. It intersects the northern terminus of
SC 194 (Denny Highway) just before crossing over the
Saluda River
The Saluda River is a principal tributary of the Congaree River, about 200 mi (320 km) long, in northern and western South Carolina in the United States. Via the Congaree River, it is part of the watershed of the Santee River, which f ...
on the Noah L. Black Bridge into
Newberry County
Newberry County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2020 census, its population was 37,719. Its county seat is Newberry. The name is of unknown origin.
Newberry County comprises the Newberry, SC Micropolitan St ...
. SC 391 begins traveling to the northeast and north before entering
Prosperity
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Competing notion ...
. As soon as it enters the town, it passes by
Prosperity Cemetery. It curves to the north-northwest. Just before McNeary Street, it crosses over
railroad
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tracks and curves to the northwest. At Main Street, it turns left and travels to the northwest. Just before it meets its northern terminus, an intersection with
US 76 (C.R. Koon Highway), it crosses over some railroad tracks and passes by the W.L. Mills MD Fitness Park.
Major intersections
See also
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References
External links
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SC 391 South Carolina Highway Annex
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Transportation in Aiken County, South Carolina
Transportation in Lexington County, South Carolina
Transportation in Saluda County, South Carolina
Transportation in Newberry County, South Carolina