Pineville, South Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pineville, South Carolina
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 Pineville, South Carolina
Location in South Carolina
Pineville, South Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Berkeley |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29468
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| Area code(s) | 843, 854 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1225481 |
Pineville is a small place in Berkeley County, South Carolina, United States. It is called an "unincorporated community." This means it's not officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
You can find Pineville about 6.3 miles (10.1 km) west-northwest of St. Stephen. It has its own post office with the ZIP code 29468. This post office has been open since March 19, 1880!
Exploring Pineville's History
Pineville is home to the Pineville Historic District. This is a special area recognized for its important historical buildings and places. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This list includes places across the United States that are worth protecting because of their history.
Powering Up: Cross Generating Station
Pineville is also where you'll find the Cross Generating Station. This is a very large power plant. It used to burn coal to create electricity. Power plants like this are important because they help provide the energy we use every day in our homes and schools.
