Mayesville, South Carolina facts for kids
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Mayesville, South Carolina
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Location of Mayesville, South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Sumter |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.02 sq mi (2.65 km2) |
| • Land | 1.02 sq mi (2.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 548 |
| • Density | 535.16/sq mi (206.66/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29104
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| Area code(s) | 803, 839 |
| FIPS code | 45-45295 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1246570 |
| Website | mayesvillesc.com |
Mayesville is a small town in Sumter County, South Carolina, United States. In 2020, about 548 people lived there. The town is part of the larger Sumter, South Carolina area.
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History of Mayesville
Mayesville got its name from the Mayes family, who were early settlers in the area. In 1852, a railroad called the Wilmington and Manchester Railroad was built through the Mayes' land. This led to the creation of "Mayes Station," which replaced an older name, Bradleyville.
Long ago, people in this part of South Carolina grew a lot of cotton and tobacco. This made some landowners very rich. Mayesville became an important place for processing and selling these crops. It was also where people could buy supplies. Early businesses were started by merchants like I.W. Bradley and Isaac Strauss. The town faced tough times during the Civil War. However, it started to grow and do well again around 1880 for many years.
The Mayes family was very important to the town's history. Matthew Peterson Mayes II, often called "the Squire," was a merchant. He was hurt in the War of 1812 and then became a farmer. He bought a farm before 1819 and built it into a large plantation. This plantation even survived the Civil War. He passed away in 1879 and was buried at the Salem Black River Presbyterian Church. His great-great-grandson, James Edgar Mayes, was known as "Bubba Jim." He managed a huge cotton farm in Mayesville that was 8,000 acres big! He also led the National Cotton Council. The South Carolina Legislature honored him after he passed away in 1994.
Where is Mayesville?
Mayesville is a small town. It covers about 1.0 square mile (2.7 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the town limits.
People of Mayesville
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 396 | — | |
| 1890 | 706 | 78.3% | |
| 1900 | 761 | 7.8% | |
| 1910 | 751 | −1.3% | |
| 1920 | 839 | 11.7% | |
| 1930 | 649 | −22.6% | |
| 1950 | 706 | — | |
| 1960 | 750 | 6.2% | |
| 1970 | 757 | 0.9% | |
| 1980 | 663 | −12.4% | |
| 1990 | 694 | 4.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,001 | 44.2% | |
| 2010 | 731 | −27.0% | |
| 2020 | 548 | −25.0% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,001 people living in Mayesville. Most of the people were African American (86.01%), and about 13.19% were White. A small number of people were Native American or Asian.
The town had 331 households. About 35.6% of these households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 3 people.
Cool Places to See
Mayesville has some interesting historic places. The Goodwill Parochial School and the Mayesville Historic District are special. They are both listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are important places that are protected for their history. The Kineen Hotel is another old and important building that you can still see today.
Famous People from Mayesville
Mayesville is the hometown of several notable people:
- Mary McLeod Bethune - She was a very important educator and worked for civil rights.
- Archie Reese - He was a professional football player, mostly for the San Francisco 49ers.
- James McBride Dabbs - He was a well-known author.
- McKinley Washington Jr. - He was a Presbyterian minister and also a politician.
See also
In Spanish: Mayesville para niños
