Branchville, South Carolina facts for kids
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Branchville, South Carolina
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Depot during Raylrode Daze 2007
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Location in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Orangeburg |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.17 sq mi (8.20 km2) |
| • Land | 3.17 sq mi (8.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 998 |
| • Density | 315.12/sq mi (121.66/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29432
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| Area code(s) | 803, 839 |
| FIPS code | 45-08245 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1220931 |
Branchville is a small town in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States. It is known for its important role in early railroad history. In 2020, about 998 people lived there.
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Branchville's History
Branchville got its name because it was where a special railroad line, or "branch," started. This town is home to the world's oldest railroad junction. A junction is where two or more railroad tracks meet.
The First Railroad Junction
The railroad junction in Branchville was built in 1828. It connected Charleston to Branchville. This route was part of the country's very first scheduled train service. For over 100 years, trains and passengers were a big part of Branchville's economy.
Historic Train Depot
The Southern Railway Passenger Depot is a very old train station in Branchville. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. This means it is an important historical building.
Where is Branchville?
Branchville is located in the southern part of Orangeburg County. Its exact location is at 33.252055 degrees North and 80.817778 degrees West.
Size of the Town
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers a total area of about 3.17 square miles (8.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Branchville?
The number of people living in Branchville has changed over many years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 366 | — | |
| 1880 | 517 | 41.3% | |
| 1890 | 732 | 41.6% | |
| 1900 | 1,101 | 50.4% | |
| 1910 | 1,471 | 33.6% | |
| 1920 | 1,814 | 23.3% | |
| 1930 | 1,689 | −6.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,351 | −20.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,353 | 0.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,182 | −12.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,011 | −14.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,769 | 75.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,107 | −37.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,083 | −2.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,024 | −5.4% | |
| 2020 | 998 | −2.5% | |
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2020 Population Details
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 998 people living in Branchville. There were 450 households, which are groups of people living together in homes. Out of these, 263 were families.
See also
- In Spanish: Branchville (Carolina del Sur) para niños
