Gumville, South Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gumville, South Carolina
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 Gumville, South Carolina
Location in South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Berkeley |
| Elevation | 40 ft (10 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29453
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| Area code(s) | 843, 854 |
Gumville is a small place in Berkeley County, South Carolina, United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's not an official town with its own local government.
Gumville is about 2 miles west of Jamestown. You can find it along U.S. Route 17 Alternate.
This community is part of a larger area called the Charleston–North Charleston–Summerville Metropolitan Statistical Area. This is a group of cities and towns that are connected by jobs and daily life.
Famous People from Gumville
Gumville is known as the birthplace of L. Mendel Rivers. He was a very important politician. Rivers served for a long time as a Representative in the United States Congress. He represented the 1st congressional district of South Carolina.
When reporters asked him where he was from, Rivers would often say, "I'm from Gumville. It's near Hell Hole Swamp. If you don't know where it is, look it up." This showed his pride in his hometown.
Where is Gumville?
Gumville is located at coordinates 33°16′52″N 79°43′40″W / 33.281111°N 79.727778°W. This helps people find its exact spot on a map.
A road called Gumville Road starts in Gumville. It runs south for about three miles. This road connects to Calestown Road.
