Providence, South Carolina facts for kids
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Providence, South Carolina
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 Providence, South Carolina
Location in South Carolina
Providence, South Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Orangeburg |
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 803, 839 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1242788 |
Providence is a small, quiet place in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it's managed by the larger county it's part of.
Where is Providence?
Providence is located in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. You can find it where two important roads meet: U.S. Route 176 and South Carolina Highway 210. This spot is northeast of another community called Bowman.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Providence is a group of homes or businesses that are not officially part of a city or town. They don't have their own mayor or city council. Instead, the county government takes care of services like roads, police, and fire protection for these areas. People living in unincorporated communities still pay taxes, but those taxes go to the county instead of a local city government.
