DeKalb, South Carolina facts for kids
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DeKalb, South Carolina
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 DeKalb, South Carolina
Location in South Carolina
DeKalb, South Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Kershaw |
| Elevation | 417 ft (127 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29175
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| Area code(s) | 803, 839 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1247505 |
DeKalb is a small place in Kershaw County, South Carolina. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a city or town does. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
About DeKalb
DeKalb is located in the eastern part of South Carolina. You can find it about 9 miles north of a bigger town called Camden. It sits right along US Route 521, which is a main road in the area. The community has its own ZIP code, which is 29175.
How DeKalb Got Its Name
DeKalb was named after a very important person from history. The community honors Baron DeKalb, whose full name was Johann de Kalb. He was a German soldier who came to America to help during the American Revolutionary War.
Baron DeKalb was a brave general who fought for American independence. He was a hero in many battles. Sadly, he was badly wounded and died during the Battle of Camden in 1780. Naming the community DeKalb was a way to remember his courage and sacrifice.
