St. Matthews, South Carolina facts for kids
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St. Matthews, South Carolina
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Calhoun County Courthouse
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Location of St. Matthews, South Carolina
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| Country | United States | |
| State | South Carolina | |
| County | Calhoun | |
| Founded | 1841 | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.93 sq mi (4.99 km2) | |
| • Land | 1.92 sq mi (4.98 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) | |
| Elevation | 279 ft (85 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,841 | |
| • Density | 957.86/sq mi (369.88/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP Code |
29135
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| Area code(s) | 803 | |
| FIPS code | 45-62620 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1250621 | |
St. Matthews is a town in Calhoun County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 1,841 at the 2020 census, a decline from 2,021 in 2010. It is the county seat of Calhoun County.
St. Matthews is part of the Columbia, South Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The town holds an annual Purple Martin festival in April which includes food, music, cars, and more.
History
St. Matthews was established as the township of Amelia by Gov. Robert Johnson in the 1730s. The Col. J.A. Banks House, Buyck's Bluff Archeological Site, Calhoun County Courthouse, Calhoun County Library, Cherokee Path, Sterling Land Grant, Col. Olin M. Dantzler House, David Houser House, Prehistoric Indian Village, and Puritan Farm are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Geography
St. Matthews is located in the center of Calhoun County at 33°39′53″N 80°46′44″W / 33.66472°N 80.77889°W (33.664734, -80.778976). U.S. Route 601 passes through the town, leading northeast 51 miles (82 km) to Camden and southwest 13 miles (21 km) to Orangeburg. South Carolina Highway 6 crosses US 601 in the center of town and leads west 7 miles (11 km) to Interstate 26 and southeast 22 miles (35 km) to Interstate 95 near Santee.
According to the United States Census Bureau, St. Matthews has a total area of 1.93 square miles (4.99 km2), of which 1.92 square miles (4.97 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.02 km2), or 0.35%, is water.
Education
Public education in St. Matthews is administered by Calhoun County School District. The district operates St. Matthews K-8 School, Sandy Run K-8 School, and Calhoun County High School.
Calhoun Academy, a school founded as a segregation academy, remains a private institution.
St. Matthews has a lending library, the Calhoun County Public Library.
St. Matthews is home to the Calhoun County Museum, on Butler Street, which is run and directed by Mrs. Roland. The Museum houses countless artifacts and stories of St. Matthews history and character.
Notable people
- Mike Colter, actor
- Viola Davis, Academy Award-winning actress
- Clarence Felder, actor
- Alshon Jeffery, Philadelphia Eagles (NFL) and (former) University of South Carolina wide receiver; Super Bowl LII champion
- Eartha Kitt, singer, actress, dancer and activist
- Ludwig Lewisohn, writer, critic and poet
- Phillip Merling, Miami Dolphins defensive end in the NFL
- Harry L. Ott Jr., South Carolina House Representative
- Horace Ott, musician, orchestral conductor and songwriter
- Russell Ott, South Carolina House Representative and lobbyist
- James "Blood" Ulmer, jazz and blues guitarist
- Othniel Wienges, politician and horse breeder
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 271 | — | |
| 1890 | 524 | 93.4% | |
| 1900 | 758 | 44.7% | |
| 1910 | 1,377 | 81.7% | |
| 1920 | 1,780 | 29.3% | |
| 1930 | 1,750 | −1.7% | |
| 1940 | 2,187 | 25.0% | |
| 1950 | 2,351 | 7.5% | |
| 1960 | 2,433 | 3.5% | |
| 1970 | 2,403 | −1.2% | |
| 1980 | 2,496 | 3.9% | |
| 1990 | 2,345 | −6.0% | |
| 2000 | 2,107 | −10.1% | |
| 2010 | 2,021 | −4.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,841 | −8.9% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 655 | 35.58% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 1,068 | 58.01% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.38% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.38% |
| Other/Mixed | 52 | 2.82% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 | 2.82% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,841 people, 943 households, and 531 families residing in the town.
See also
In Spanish: St. Matthews (Carolina del Sur) para niños
