Lamar, South Carolina facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lamar, South Carolina
Town
Location of Lamar, South Carolina
Country	United States
State	South Carolina
County	Darlington
Area
• Total	1.21 sq mi (3.14 km2)
• Land	1.21 sq mi (3.14 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	171 ft (52 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	862
• Density	710.63/sq mi (274.38/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	29069
Area code(s)	843, 854
FIPS code	45-39805
GNIS feature ID	1246283

Lamar is a small town located in Darlington County, South Carolina, in the United States. In 2020, about 862 people lived there. Lamar is part of the larger Florence, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History of Lamar

In March 2019, the mayor of Lamar at the time, Darnell Byrd McPherson, called the police to her home. She reported that her car and her husband's car had been sprayed with a yellow substance. After looking into it, the police found out that the substance was just pollen. The current mayor of Lamar is James Howell.

Geography of Lamar

Lamar is found in the southwestern part of Darlington County. Its exact location is 34°10′13″N 80°3′45″W / 34.17028°N 80.06250°W / 34.17028; -80.06250. U.S. Route 401 goes through the town. This road leads northeast about 14 miles (23 km) to Darlington, which is the main town of the county. It also leads southwest about 24 miles (39 km) to Sumter. You can also reach Lamar from Interstate 20 by taking Exit 131, which is about 3 miles (5 km) northeast on US 401.

The United States Census Bureau says that Lamar covers a total area of about 1.2 square miles (3.0 square kilometers). All of this area is land.

Population of Lamar

Lamar's population has changed over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived in the town during different census years:

In 2000, there were 1,015 people living in Lamar. The town had 417 households and 286 families. The population was made up of about 53.50% White people and 45.71% African American people. A small percentage of the population was Native American, Asian, or from two or more races. About 0.89% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

The average age of people in Lamar in 2000 was 41 years old. About 24.5% of the population was under 18 years old.

Education in Lamar

Lamar has a public library where people can borrow books and use other resources. It is a part of the Darlington County Library System. The town is also home to Lamar High School, which serves the local students.

Notable People from Lamar

Many interesting people have come from Lamar, South Carolina:

• John Abraham was a professional American football player. He played as an outside linebacker in the NFL.
• David Beasley is known for being the Executive Director of the World Food Program. He was also the 113th governor of South Carolina from 1995 to 1999.
• John Boston (born around 1832) was a former slave who became a representative. He served in the South Carolina House of Representatives during the Reconstruction era. He was also a minister and started the Lamar Colored Methodist Church in 1865.
• Cobie Durant is a professional American football player. He plays as a cornerback in the NFL.
• B. J. Goodson is another professional American football player who played in the NFL.
• Michael Hamlin was a professional American football player. He played as a safety in the NFL.
• Levon Kirkland was a professional American football player. He played as a linebacker in the NFL.
• Marshall McFadden was also a professional American football player in the NFL.

See also

In Spanish: Lamar (Carolina del Sur) para niños