Moncks Corner, South Carolina facts for kids
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Moncks Corner, South Carolina
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Depot in Moncks Corner
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| Nickname(s):
"The Lowcountry's Hometown"
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Location of Moncks Corner, South Carolina
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | South Carolina | ||
| County | Berkeley | ||
| Government | |||
| • Type | Mayor–council | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 11.50 sq mi (29.79 km2) | ||
| • Land | 11.37 sq mi (29.46 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.13 sq mi (0.33 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 13,297 | ||
| • Density | 1,169.17/sq mi (451.41/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP codes |
29430, 29461
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| Area code(s) | 843, 854 | ||
| FIPS code | 45-47275 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 1246709 | ||
Moncks Corner is a town in South Carolina, United States. It is the main town, also known as the county seat, of Berkeley County, South Carolina. In 2020, about 13,297 people lived there. Moncks Corner is part of the larger Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville area.
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History of Moncks Corner
The area where Moncks Corner is located has been home to people for thousands of years. The Edistow people, a group related to the Cusabo tribes, lived here. They had their own language. Today, some families in the Wassamasaw Tribe of Varnertown Indians are descendants of these early groups. This tribe was officially recognized by the state in 2009.
Early European Settlers
During the colonial era, many French Protestants, called Huguenots, came to South Carolina. They arrived between 1684 and 1688. They were seeking safety because they faced religious persecution in France. Many family names in this area today are French. These French settlers often married English colonists.
The town of Moncks Corner started around 1728. It is named after Thomas Monck, an early landowner. The town began as a trading post with a few shops and places to stay. A battle, called the Battle of Monck's Corner, happened here in 1780 during the American Revolutionary War. This battle was connected to the Siege of Charleston.
Growth and Development
In 1856, the Northeastern Railroad built tracks through the area. The train station became the center of the new town. Moncks Corner officially became a town on December 26, 1885. It was fully incorporated on December 15, 1909.
Moncks Corner is known as the "Capital of Santee Cooper Country." This name was given to it in 1999 and again in 2004. It shows that the town has many outdoor activities. These include horseback riding, hiking, water sports, boating, and freshwater fishing. The main office for Santee Cooper, a large public power company, is also located here.
Several historic places in and around Moncks Corner are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include the Biggin Church Ruins, Cooper River Historic District, Lewisfield Plantation, Mulberry Plantation, Santee Canal, and Strawberry Chapel and Childsbury Town Site.
Geography and Location
Moncks Corner is located near the middle of Berkeley County. It is at coordinates 33.1966 degrees North latitude and 80.0067 degrees West longitude. The town's eastern edge reaches the West Branch of the Cooper River. This is about 3 miles (5 km) south of where Lake Moultrie flows out.
Major Roads
US 52 is the main highway that goes through Moncks Corner. It goes south about 32 miles (51 km) to Charleston. It also goes north about 80 miles (129 km) to Florence. US 17 Alt also passes through the town. It goes east about 49 miles (79 km) to Georgetown. It goes southwest about 16 miles (26 km) to Summerville. SC 6 goes northwest from Moncks Corner. It runs along the south and west sides of Lake Moultrie and Lake Marion. It reaches I-95 at Santee, about 39 miles (63 km) away.
Area Size
According to the United States Census Bureau, Moncks Corner covers a total area of about 11.5 square miles (29.79 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 11.37 square miles (29.46 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.13 square miles (0.33 square kilometers), is water.
Climate
Moncks Corner has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has hot, humid summers and mild winters. It is similar to Charleston in terms of climate. However, because Moncks Corner is farther from the coast, its summers can be a bit hotter than Charleston's.
| Climate data for Moncks Corner, South Carolina (1991–2020 Normals, extremes 1994–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 83 (28) |
87 (31) |
90 (32) |
92 (33) |
102 (39) |
102 (39) |
104 (40) |
105 (41) |
97 (36) |
98 (37) |
89 (32) |
83 (28) |
105 (41) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 76.6 (24.8) |
78.7 (25.9) |
84.2 (29.0) |
89.3 (31.8) |
94.1 (34.5) |
98.8 (37.1) |
99.7 (37.6) |
99.4 (37.4) |
94.9 (34.9) |
89.7 (32.1) |
83.5 (28.6) |
78.9 (26.1) |
100.9 (38.3) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 58.7 (14.8) |
61.8 (16.6) |
68.7 (20.4) |
77.5 (25.3) |
84.3 (29.1) |
89.9 (32.2) |
93.1 (33.9) |
91.1 (32.8) |
86.0 (30.0) |
77.6 (25.3) |
68.3 (20.2) |
61.0 (16.1) |
76.5 (24.7) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 48.6 (9.2) |
51.1 (10.6) |
57.3 (14.1) |
65.4 (18.6) |
73.3 (22.9) |
80.1 (26.7) |
83.4 (28.6) |
81.8 (27.7) |
76.7 (24.8) |
67.2 (19.6) |
57.4 (14.1) |
50.9 (10.5) |
66.1 (19.0) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 38.4 (3.6) |
40.5 (4.7) |
45.9 (7.7) |
53.2 (11.8) |
62.4 (16.9) |
70.3 (21.3) |
73.7 (23.2) |
72.4 (22.4) |
67.4 (19.7) |
56.8 (13.8) |
46.5 (8.1) |
40.8 (4.9) |
55.7 (13.2) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 20.4 (−6.4) |
25.9 (−3.4) |
30.1 (−1.1) |
37.9 (3.3) |
47.6 (8.7) |
59.6 (15.3) |
65.4 (18.6) |
65.3 (18.5) |
56.2 (13.4) |
41.5 (5.3) |
29.9 (−1.2) |
26.2 (−3.2) |
19.6 (−6.9) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 13 (−11) |
11 (−12) |
20 (−7) |
30 (−1) |
40 (4) |
48 (9) |
58 (14) |
55 (13) |
45 (7) |
30 (−1) |
22 (−6) |
15 (−9) |
11 (−12) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.66 (93) |
3.44 (87) |
3.49 (89) |
3.03 (77) |
3.56 (90) |
5.42 (138) |
6.76 (172) |
6.25 (159) |
5.82 (148) |
4.10 (104) |
2.87 (73) |
3.92 (100) |
52.32 (1,330) |
| Average precipitation days | 8.8 | 9.1 | 8.3 | 7.7 | 8.2 | 10.4 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 8.9 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 9.6 | 109.7 |
| Source: NOAA (mean maxima/minima 2006–2020) | |||||||||||||
Population and Demographics
The population of Moncks Corner has grown a lot over the years. Here's how it has changed:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 118 | — | |
| 1900 | 202 | 71.2% | |
| 1910 | 232 | 14.9% | |
| 1920 | 309 | 33.2% | |
| 1930 | 623 | 101.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,165 | 87.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,818 | 56.1% | |
| 1960 | 2,030 | 11.7% | |
| 1970 | 2,314 | 14.0% | |
| 1980 | 4,179 | 80.6% | |
| 1990 | 5,607 | 34.2% | |
| 2000 | 5,952 | 6.2% | |
| 2010 | 7,885 | 32.5% | |
| 2020 | 13,297 | 68.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2020 Census Information
In 2020, there were 13,297 people living in Moncks Corner. There were 3,774 households and 2,796 families. The population included people from different backgrounds:
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 7,297 | 54.88% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 4,397 | 33.07% |
| Native American | 59 | 0.44% |
| Asian | 169 | 1.27% |
| Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.08% |
| Other/Mixed | 634 | 4.77% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 731 | 5.5% |
Education
Moncks Corner has a public library. It is part of the Berkeley County Library System. This library offers books, resources, and programs for everyone in the community.
Notable People
Many interesting people have come from Moncks Corner, including:
- Omar Brown – An NFL (National Football League) player.
- Charlamagne tha God (born 1978) – A well-known radio and TV personality.
- Andre Ellington – Another NFL player.
- Bruce Ellington (born 1991) – Also an NFL player.
- Steven Furtick – A pastor at Elevation Church.
- Willie J. Hill Jr. (born 1951) – A bishop in the Reformed Episcopal Church.
- Robin Kenyatta – A talented jazz musician.
- Ryan Stewart – An NFL player and radio personality.
- Isaac Wright Jr. (born 1962) – A lawyer.
- Kwame Brown – A basketball player.
- Kathryn Dennis – A reality TV star from the show Southern Charm.
See also
In Spanish: Moncks Corner (Carolina del Sur) para niños
