Eutawville, South Carolina facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Eutawville, South Carolina
Town
Central Eutawville in April 2015
Location of Eutawville, South Carolina
Country	United States
State	South Carolina
County	Orangeburg
Area
• Total	0.95 sq mi (2.47 km2)
• Land	0.95 sq mi (2.47 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	108 ft (33 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	235
• Density	246.85/sq mi (95.30/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	29048
Area code(s)	803, 839
FIPS code	45-24100
GNIS feature ID	1247697

Eutawville is a small town located in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States. Before 1910, it was part of Berkeley County. In 2020, about 235 people lived there.

History of Eutawville

Eutawville gets its name from a nearby place called the Eutaw Spring.

Early Settlers

In the early 1700s, a man named James Sinkler moved to America from Scotland. He settled near Bonneau, South Carolina. Later, his grandson, also named James Sinkler (1740–1800), and his wife Margaret Cantey moved to Upper St. John's Parish in 1785. Their family, including William Sinkler and his son William Henry, owned a large farm called Belvidere plantation in Eutawville.

The Battle of Eutaw Springs

Eutawville is famous for being the location of the Battle of Eutaw Springs in 1781. This was an important battle during the American Revolutionary War. It was the very last major battle fought on land in the southern states during the war for American independence.

Historic Places to Visit

Today, you can visit several historic spots in the area. These include the Eutaw Springs Battleground Park, which marks the site of the famous battle. Also, Numertia Plantation and St. Julien Plantation are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are important places that are protected for their history.

Geography of Eutawville

Eutawville is located at 33°24′N 80°21′W / 33.400°N 80.350°W / 33.400; -80.350. It is close to the Santee River.

The town covers a total area of about 0.9 square miles (2.47 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers inside the town limits.

Population of Eutawville

The number of people living in Eutawville has changed over the years. Here's how the population has looked during different census counts:

In 2000, there were 344 people living in Eutawville. About 27.6% of the households had children under 18 years old. The population was spread out in terms of age:

• 26.2% were under 18 years old
• 8.4% were between 18 and 24 years old
• 23.5% were between 25 and 44 years old
• 26.7% were between 45 and 64 years old
• 15.1% were 65 years or older

Climate in Eutawville

Eutawville has a type of weather called a Humid subtropical climate. This means it has warm temperatures for most of the year and gets a good amount of rain evenly throughout the year. On climate maps, this is often shown as "Cfa."

Here's a quick look at the average temperatures and rainfall:

Images for kids

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  "The Eutaw," William Henry Sinkler house, near Eutawville, photographed in 1938.

See also

In Spanish: Eutawville para niños