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Monticello, South Carolina
Monticello, South Carolina is located in South Carolina
Monticello, South Carolina
Monticello, South Carolina
Location in South Carolina
Monticello, South Carolina is located in the United States
Monticello, South Carolina
Monticello, South Carolina
Location in the United States
Country United States
State South Carolina
County Fairfield
Elevation
499 ft (152 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s) 803, 839
GNIS feature ID 1231555

Monticello, South Carolina, is a small place in Fairfield County, South Carolina, United States. It is an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government, like a city or town. Instead, the county government manages the area.

Historic Places in Monticello

Monticello is home to several important historical sites. These places are so special that they are listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. This is a list of buildings, sites, and objects that are important to American history.

  • Davis Plantation

This was a large farm or estate from the past. Plantations were often used for growing crops like cotton.

  • Fonti Flora Plantation

Another historic plantation, Fonti Flora also played a role in the area's agricultural history.

  • Monticello Methodist Church

This church is a historic building. It shows the religious and community life of Monticello over many years.

  • Monticello Store and Post Office

This building once served as both a local store and a post office. It was a central spot for people to buy goods and send mail.

People from Monticello

Some interesting people have lived in Monticello:

  • Jonathan R. Davis

He was known as a gunfighter. This means he was skilled with firearms, often in the American Old West.

Gene Richards was a professional baseball player. He played as a left fielder for the San Diego Padres team.

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