Westville, South Carolina facts for kids

Westville is a small community located in Kershaw County, South Carolina, in the United States. It's part of the larger Columbia, South Carolina, metropolitan area.

How Westville Got Its Name

Before it was officially called Westville, this area was simply known as the "West Section." This changed thanks to a local resident named John C. West. In 1888, Mr. West asked for a post office to be set up in the community. He then became the very first postmaster for the area. The post office officially changed the community's name to Westville in 1890.

Location and Important Features

Westville is found along U.S. Route 521, about 16 miles north of the city of Camden. The community is home to the Westville Fire Station, which first opened its doors in 1976. You can also find the Westville fire tower here. This fire tower is special because it's one of only a few still being used for its original purpose across the entire state of South Carolina.