Gillisonville, South Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gillisonville
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Jasper |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.18 sq mi (3.06 km2) |
| • Land | 1.18 sq mi (3.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 183 |
| • Density | 154.82/sq mi (59.76/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29936
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| Area code(s) | 843 and 854 |
| FIPS code | 45-29140 |
Gillisonville is a small place in Jasper County, South Carolina. It's called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own city government. It's also a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means the government counts its population separately. In 2020, about 183 people lived there.
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A Look at Gillisonville's Past
Gillisonville has a long history. It had a post office that was open for many years, from 1840 to 1927.
During the American Civil War, Gillisonville faced a tough time. A famous general, William Tecumseh Sherman, led his army through the area. His actions caused a lot of damage to Gillisonville.
A very old building, the Gillisonville Baptist Church, is important to the area. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's a special building that is protected because of its history.
Gillisonville and Golf
Recently, Gillisonville has become known for golf! Since 2021, it has hosted some big golf tournaments. These events are part of the PGA Tour, where professional golfers compete.
For example, in 2021, Gillisonville hosted the Palmetto Championship. This was a special tournament that took the place of another event. In 2022, another major golf event, the CJ Cup, was planned to be held in Gillisonville.
Getting Around Gillisonville
The main roads that go through Gillisonville are U.S. Route 278 and South Carolina Highway 462. U.S. Route 278 is also known as Gray's Highway.
South Carolina Highway 462 follows Gillison Branch Road for a bit. Then, it joins U.S. Route 278 for a short distance before turning off onto Morgandollar Road. These roads help people travel in and out of Gillisonville.
Who Lives in Gillisonville?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 183 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 |
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The word "demographics" helps us understand the people who live in a place. It tells us about things like age, race, and how many people there are.
Gillisonville's Population in 2020
In 2020, the United States Census counted 183 people living in Gillisonville. Here's a simple look at the different groups of people:
| Group | Number of People (2020) | Percentage (2020) |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 111 | 60.66% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 60 | 32.79% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (not Hispanic) | 2 | 1.09% |
| Asian (not Hispanic) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander (not Hispanic) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race (not Hispanic) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Mixed Race (not Hispanic) | 3 | 1.64% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7 | 3.83% |
| Total Population | 183 | 100.00% |
Note: The U.S. Census counts people who are Hispanic or Latino as an ethnic group. This means they can be of any race. So, the table shows them separately from the racial groups.
