Ehrhardt, South Carolina facts for kids
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Ehrhardt, South Carolina
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Location of Ehrhardt, South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Bamberg |
| Chartered (town) | 1898 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.11 sq mi (8.06 km2) |
| • Land | 3.11 sq mi (8.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 457 |
| • Density | 146.85/sq mi (56.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29081
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| Area code(s) | 803, 839 |
| FIPS code | 45-23200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1222249 |
Ehrhardt is a small town located in Bamberg County, South Carolina, in the United States. In 2010, about 545 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 457.
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History of Ehrhardt
Who was Ehrhardt named after?
The town of Ehrhardt is named after a man called Conrad Ehrhardt (1832-1908). He was an immigrant from Germany who came to South Carolina. Conrad Ehrhardt was very successful in running a saw mill. His family became well-known in the area.
Historic places to visit
Two important places near Ehrhardt are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These are the Copeland House and Rivers Bridge State Park. These places are important because they help us remember the past.
Geography of Ehrhardt
Where is Ehrhardt located?
Ehrhardt is in the southern part of Bamberg County. Its exact location is 33°5′45″N 81°0′48″W / 33.09583°N 81.01333°W.
Main roads in Ehrhardt
U.S. Route 601 goes right through the town. If you go north on this road, you will reach Bamberg, which is the county seat, about 14 miles away. If you go south, you will get to Hampton, about 17 miles away.
Another important road, South Carolina Highway 64, crosses U.S. Route 601 in Ehrhardt. This highway can take you southeast to Walterboro (about 26 miles) or northwest to Barnwell (about 24 miles).
How big is Ehrhardt?
The town of Ehrhardt covers a total area of about 3.11 square miles (8.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population of Ehrhardt
How many people live in Ehrhardt?
The population of Ehrhardt has changed over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived in the town during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 215 | — | |
| 1910 | 315 | 46.5% | |
| 1920 | 495 | 57.1% | |
| 1930 | 432 | −12.7% | |
| 1940 | 407 | −5.8% | |
| 1950 | 510 | 25.3% | |
| 1960 | 482 | −5.5% | |
| 1970 | 478 | −0.8% | |
| 1980 | 353 | −26.2% | |
| 1990 | 442 | 25.2% | |
| 2000 | 614 | 38.9% | |
| 2010 | 545 | −11.2% | |
| 2020 | 457 | −16.1% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 614 people living in Ehrhardt. There were 253 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. The average household had about 2.40 people.
Education in Ehrhardt
School districts
Since 2022, Ehrhardt has been part of the Bamberg County School District. Before 2022, it was in the Bamberg School District One. The main public high school for students in Ehrhardt is Bamberg-Ehrhardt High School.
Ehrhardt Elementary School
There used to be an elementary school called Ehrhardt Elementary School. In 2008, the school district thought about closing it. People in the area tried to keep it open, even thinking about turning it into a special type of school called a charter school. Today, the building that used to be Ehrhardt Elementary School is now the town hall.
Schützenfest Celebration
What is Schützenfest?
The Schützenfest is a special festival held every year in Ehrhardt. It celebrates the town's German history and honors its German founder, Conrad Ehrhardt. He came from a place called Weiterode in Germany. The festival helps the community remember its unique heritage.
See also
In Spanish: Ehrhardt para niños
