Indian Land, South Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Indian Land, South Carolina
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U.S. Route 521 in Indian Land
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Lancaster |
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 28,866 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29707
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| Area code(s) | 803 and 839 |
Indian Land is a growing community in the northern part of Lancaster County, South Carolina, United States. It is often called the "Panhandle" because of its shape on the map. Indian Land is not an official city or town. This means it is an unincorporated community. It does not have its own local government like a mayor or city council.
The community is about six miles east of Fort Mill. It is also west of the villages of Marvin and Waxhaw in North Carolina. Even though it is not a city, Indian Land has its own ZIP code, which is 29707. A main road, U.S. Highway 521, goes through Indian Land. This highway connects the community to cities in North Carolina and to other parts of Lancaster County. Indian Land does not have a central downtown area.
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Learning and Schools in Indian Land
Indian Land has several schools for students of all ages. These include Indian Land Elementary, Harrisburg Elementary, and Van Wyck Elementary. There is also Indian Land Intermediate School, Indian Land Middle School, and Indian Land High School.
Many of these schools have received special awards. In 2006, Indian Land High School was named a "Red Carpet School." Indian Land Middle School has been recognized as a "National School to Watch" and a "State School of Character." It also earned "Palmetto Gold School" and "Red Carpet School" awards. Harrisburg Elementary School was recognized as a "National School of Character" in 2017. Van Wyck Elementary School opened in August 2018. It serves students in the southern part of Indian Land and the nearby Town of Van Wyck.
Indian Land also has a public library. It is a branch of the Lancaster County Library system. In August 2018, the University of South Carolina Lancaster started offering college courses. These classes were held in the Indian Land High School building.
Big changes happened in August 2021 when the New Indian Land High School opened. The building that used to be the high school became the new Indian Land Middle School. This school now teaches students in the 7th and 8th grades. The old Indian Land Middle School building then became Indian Land Intermediate School. It now teaches students in the 5th and 6th grades.
Getting Around Indian Land
Two important roads run through Indian Land: U.S. Route 521 and South Carolina Highway 160. U.S. Route 521 is the main road in Indian Land. It is lined with many stores, businesses, and restaurants.
Indian Land is part of a larger area called the Charlotte–Concord–Gastonia, NC-SC Metropolitan Statistical Area. This means it is connected to the bigger cities of Charlotte, Concord, and Gastonia. However, Indian Land itself does not have public transportation like buses or trains.
Community Decisions: The Vote to Incorporate
In 2018, the people of Indian Land had a chance to vote on whether their community should become an official town or city. This process is called "incorporation." If they voted yes, Indian Land would have its own local government. This government would make decisions for the community.
The vote took place on March 27, 2018. Many people participated, with 42% of voters turning out. However, most people voted against the idea. About 83% of the votes were against incorporation. This means Indian Land remained an unincorporated community.
Famous People from Indian Land
Some well-known people have connections to Indian Land:
- Shawn Crawford (born 1978) is a famous sprinter. He is an Olympic gold medalist in track and field.
- Mick Mulvaney (born 1967) is a politician. He used to be the acting White House Chief of Staff. This is a very important job in the United States government. He was also the 41st Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
