Pageland, South Carolina facts for kids
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Pageland, South Carolina
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Downtown Pageland
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| Nickname(s):
The Watermelon Capital of World
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Location of Pageland, South Carolina
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| Country | United States | |
| State | South Carolina | |
| County | Chesterfield | |
| Chartered | January 11, 1908 | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4.90 sq mi (12.69 km2) | |
| • Land | 4.86 sq mi (12.58 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2) | |
| Elevation | 656 ft (200 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,456 | |
| • Density | 505.77/sq mi (195.27/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
29728
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| Area code | 843, 854 | |
| FIPS code | 45-54025 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1250011 | |
| Website | http://townofpageland.com | |
Pageland is a town located in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, in the United States. It is the second largest town in Chesterfield County. In 2020, about 2,456 people lived there.
Pageland is famous for its yearly Watermelon Festival. This festival has been held every July since 1951. Watermelons are very important to Pageland's history and community. In 1952, the town was even named "The Watermelon Capital of the World." You can see watermelons displayed on benches and businesses around town. The town's water tower even has a watermelon painted on it!
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Exploring Pageland's Location
Pageland is in the northwestern part of Chesterfield County. Its exact location is 34°46′17″N 80°23′30″W / 34.77139°N 80.39167°W.
How to Get Around Pageland
Several main roads pass through Pageland, making it easy to travel to other towns.
- U.S. Route 601 goes north to Monroe, North Carolina, which is about 18 miles away. It also goes southwest to Kershaw, about 20 miles away.
- Charlotte, North Carolina, is about 41 miles northwest. You can reach it using US 601 and US 74.
- South Carolina Highway 9 heads east from Pageland to Chesterfield, about 19 miles away. It goes west to Lancaster, about 23 miles away.
- South Carolina Highway 151 leads south to Jefferson, about 8 miles away.
Nearby Towns and Cities
Pageland is surrounded by several other towns:
- To the north: Monroe
- To the east: Mount Croghan
- To the south: Jefferson
- To the west: Lancaster
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Major Roads in Pageland
Here are the main highways that serve Pageland:
US 601
SC 9
SC 151
SC 207
Pageland's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 360 | — | |
| 1920 | 521 | 44.7% | |
| 1930 | 707 | 35.7% | |
| 1940 | 989 | 39.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,925 | 94.6% | |
| 1960 | 2,020 | 4.9% | |
| 1970 | 2,122 | 5.0% | |
| 1980 | 2,720 | 28.2% | |
| 1990 | 2,666 | −2.0% | |
| 2000 | 2,521 | −5.4% | |
| 2010 | 2,760 | 9.5% | |
| 2020 | 2,456 | −11.0% | |
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In 2020, there were 2,456 people living in Pageland. There were 1,019 households and 647 families.
Learning and Education in Pageland
The Chesterfield County School District manages public schools in Pageland.
- Petersburg Primary School
- Pageland Elementary School
- New Heights Middle School
- Central High School
There is also a private school called South Pointe Christian School. It offers classes from preschool all the way through high school.
For older students, Northeastern Technical College has a branch in Pageland. This college is part of the South Carolina Technical College System.
Pageland also has a public library. It is a part of the Chesterfield County Library System.
News and Media in Pageland
Pageland has local newspapers that keep everyone informed.
- The Progressive Journal is a newspaper published every Tuesday.
- The Link is another newspaper that comes out every Tuesday.
Famous People from Pageland
Many talented people have connections to Pageland:
- Billy Backus: A world champion boxer who has lived in Pageland.
- Robbie Caldwell: A football coach who grew up in Pageland. He used to be the head coach at Vanderbilt University and is now an offensive line coach at Clemson University.
- Justice Cunningham: A football player chosen in the 2013 NFL draft by the Indianapolis Colts. He was known as "Mr. Irrelevant" that year.
- Brett Griffin: A NASCAR spotter and host of a popular podcast.
- Corey Miller: A football linebacker who played for the New York Giants.
- Patina Miller: An actress and singer who won a Tony Award. She was a student at Central High School in Pageland.
- Van Lingle Mungo: A baseball pitcher who played for the Major League Brooklyn Robins-Dodgers and New York Giants. There's even a song named after him!
- Thomas "Tommy" Steen: A person raised in Pageland, for whom an annual charity golf event is named. This event raises money for a fund at Clemson University to help students from Chesterfield County.
Images for kids
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A robot, representing the Kiddle encyclopedia.
See also
In Spanish: Pageland para niños
