Patrick, South Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Patrick, South Carolina
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Historic train station in Patrick, 2009
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Location of Patrick, South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Chesterfield |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.96 sq mi (2.48 km2) |
| • Land | 0.96 sq mi (2.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 220 ft (67 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 266 |
| • Density | 277.37/sq mi (107.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29584
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| Area code(s) | 843, 854 |
| FIPS code | 45-54925 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1250033 |
Patrick is a small town located in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, in the United States. In 2020, about 266 people lived there.
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History of Patrick
Patrick has a special old train station called the Seaboard Air Line Railway Depot. It's so important that it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. This means it's a historic building worth protecting!
Where is Patrick Located?
Patrick is in the southeastern part of Chesterfield County. It's part of a unique area called the Sandhills region. This region is known for its sandy soil and rolling hills.
Getting Around Patrick
A main road, U.S. Route 1, goes right through the town. If you drive northeast on US 1, you'll reach Cheraw in about 13 miles. If you go southwest, you'll get to McBee in about 15 miles.
Another important road, South Carolina Highway 102, crosses US 1 in the middle of Patrick. This highway leads north to Chesterfield (about 12 miles away) and south to Hartsville (about 15 miles away).
Size of the Town
According to the United States Census Bureau, Patrick covers an area of about 2.5 square kilometers (or 0.96 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Population of Patrick
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 98 | — | |
| 1920 | 164 | 67.3% | |
| 1930 | 230 | 40.2% | |
| 1940 | 270 | 17.4% | |
| 1950 | 310 | 14.8% | |
| 1960 | 393 | 26.8% | |
| 1970 | 421 | 7.1% | |
| 1980 | 375 | −10.9% | |
| 1990 | 368 | −1.9% | |
| 2000 | 354 | −3.8% | |
| 2010 | 351 | −0.8% | |
| 2020 | 266 | −24.2% | |
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In 2000, there were 354 people living in Patrick. The town had 153 households. By 2020, the population was 266 people.
How Patrick is Governed
The town of Patrick is led by a mayor and several council members. These leaders are chosen by the people in elections. The mayor and council members serve for four years. Every two years, some council members are elected.
Fun Events in Patrick
Patrick hosts two exciting events each year:
- Sandblast Rally: This is a car race that is part of the NASA Rally Sport series.
- Patrick Pine Straw Festival: A local festival celebrating pine straw.
Images for kids
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