McColl, South Carolina facts for kids
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McColl, South Carolina
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Downtown McColl
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Location of McColl in South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Marlboro |
| Founded | 1884 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.05 sq mi (2.72 km2) |
| • Land | 1.05 sq mi (2.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 184 ft (56 m) |
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| • Total | 2,070 |
| • Density | 1,971.43/sq mi (761.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29570
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| Area code(s) | 843, 854 |
| FIPS code | 45-43630 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1253478 |
McColl is a town located in Marlboro County, South Carolina, United States. It is found in the state's Pee Dee region. The town is about 8 miles (13 km) from the North Carolina border. In 2010, about 2,174 people lived there.
McColl is also home to the Pee Dee Indian Tribe. This is a relatively small American Indian tribe. They have lived in the Pee Dee region for many centuries. The tribe received official recognition from South Carolina in the early 2000s. They have been working to get federal recognition since 1976. Today, the tribe has over 200 members. However, they were once a very important group in the region. Their strong influence is why the area is called "Pee Dee." Since 1976, the tribe's main government office has been on their land in Marlboro County.
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History of McColl
This area was once home to the Pee Dee people. They were part of the South Appalachian Mississippian culture for hundreds of years. They built large earth mounds. One important site is Town Creek Indian Mound. This was a special ceremonial place. It was used from about 1150 to 1400 CE in Montgomery County, North Carolina. The Pee Dee people later left this site. In 1966, it became a National Historic Landmark. This is a special honor for American Indian sites. In 2017, the Pee Dee Indian Tribe started working on their own Pee Dee Tribal Mounds. These are located on tribal land in McColl.
In the past, some parts of this area were used to grow cotton. This happened after the cotton gin was invented. In the early 1900s, McColl was also a center for cutting timber and making turpentine.
The town of McColl was named after D. D. McColl. He was a local businessman.
In 2024, the town's mayor, George Garner II, sadly passed away after a car accident.
Geography of McColl
McColl is a small town. It has a total area of about 1.1 square miles (2.7 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 1,311 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,628 | 24.2% | |
| 1920 | 2,129 | 30.8% | |
| 1930 | 1,657 | −22.2% | |
| 1940 | 2,391 | 44.3% | |
| 1950 | 2,688 | 12.4% | |
| 1960 | 2,479 | −7.8% | |
| 1970 | 2,524 | 1.8% | |
| 1980 | 2,677 | 6.1% | |
| 1990 | 2,685 | 0.3% | |
| 2000 | 2,498 | −7.0% | |
| 2010 | 2,174 | −13.0% | |
| 2020 | 2,070 | −4.8% | |
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2020 Census Information
The 2020 United States census showed that 2,070 people lived in McColl. There were 812 households and 537 families.
Here's a look at the different groups of people living in McColl in 2020:
| Race | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 1,135 | 54.83% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 441 | 21.3% |
| Native American | 343 | 16.57% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.19% |
| Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.05% |
| Other/Mixed | 127 | 6.14% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 | 0.92% |
2010 Census Information
According to the 2010 census, McColl had a population of 2,174 people.
- About 1,235 people (56.81%) were White.
- About 493 people (22.68%) were Black or African American.
- About 364 people (16.74%) were American Indian or Alaska Native.
- About 65 people (2.99%) were of two or more races.
- About 14 people (0.64%) were of some other race.
- About 42 people (1.93%) were Hispanic or Latino.
Famous People from McColl
- Doc Blanchard: He was the first college football player in his junior year to win the Heisman Trophy. He was known as "Mr. Inside" when he played for Army.
- Jim Tatum: He was the head football coach for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (in 1942, and from 1956 to 1958).
See also
In Spanish: McColl para niños
