Hartsville, South Carolina
Location of Hartsville, South Carolina
Coordinates: 34°22′10″N 80°4′51″W / 34.36944, -80.08083
Country	United States
State	South Carolina
County	Darlington
Area
- Total	5. Wikipedia talkFeatured lists for an explanation of this and other inclusion tags below -->This list of countries, arranged alphabetically The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The political units and divisions of the United States include The 50 states (four of these being officially styled as Commonwealths) which are typically South Carolina ( is a state in the southern region ( Deep South) of the United States of America. The US state of South Carolina is made up of 46 counties. They range in size from 392 square miles (1016 square kilometers in the case of Calhoun Darlington County is a County located in the US state of South Carolina. Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. 0 sq mi (13. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 0 km²)
- Land	5. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 0 sq mi (12. 9 km²)
- Water	0. 0 sq mi (0. 1 km²)
Elevation	217 ft (66 m)
Population (2000)
- Total	7,556
- Density	1,516. The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 9/sq mi (585. 7/km²)
Time zone	Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
- Summer (DST)	EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP codes	29550-29551
Area code(s)	843
FIPS code	45-32560[1]
GNIS feature ID	1231367[2]

Hartsville is a city in Darlington County, South Carolina, United States. The Eastern Time Zone ( ET) of the Western Hemisphere falls mostly along the east coast of North America and the west coast of South America UTC−5 is the Time offset used in the North American Eastern Time Zone during Standard time and in the North American Central Time Zone during Daylight saving time ( DST UTC−4 is the Time offset used in the Atlantic Standard Time Zone in Canada in winter and the North American Eastern Time Zone during The ZIP code is the system of Postal codes used by the United States Postal Service (USPS A telephone numbering plan is a plan for allocating Telephone number ranges to countries regions areas and exchanges and to non-fixed telephone networks Area code 843 is an Area code in South Carolina that covers Myrtle Beach, Charleston, and Florence and other parts of eastern South Federal Information Processing Standards ( FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the United States Federal government for use by all non-military The Geographic Names Information System ( GNIS) is a database that contains name and locative information about more than two million physical and cultural features located throughout Darlington County is a County located in the US state of South Carolina. South Carolina ( is a state in the southern region ( Deep South) of the United States of America. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The population was 7,556 at the 2000 census (14,907 total pop. of Hartsville Urban Cluster) and is part of the Florence Metropolitan Statistical Area. Florence is the largest city in and the County seat of Florence County, South Carolina, United States. The Florence Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of two counties in the Pee Dee region of northeastern

Contents 1 Geography 2 Demographics 3 Community 4 History 5 Shopping in Hartsville 6 Schools in Hartsville 6.1 Public Elementary Schools 6.2 Public Secondary Schools 6.3 Private and Religious Schools 6.4 Higher Learning 7 Dining in Hartsville 8 Points of interest 9 References 10 External links

Geography

Hartsville is located at 34°22′10″N, 80°4′51″W (34. 369474, -80. 080783)^[3].

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 13. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census A city is an Urban area with a large Population and a particular Administrative, Legal, or Historical status 0 km² (5. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 0 mi²). The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 12. 9 km² (5. 0 mi²) of it is land and 0. 1 km² (0. 04 mi²) of it (0. 60%) is water.

Demographics

As of the census^[1] of 2000, there were 7,556 people, 3,044 households, and 1,935 families residing in the city. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population The population density was 1,517 people per square mile (585. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 8/km²). There were 3,499 housing units at an average density of 702. 4/sq mi (271. 3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 56. 00% White, 42. 47% African American, 0. 09% Native American, 0. 62% Asian, 0. 03% Pacific Islander, 0. 19% from other races, and 0. 61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0. 83% of the population.

There were 3,044 households out of which 28. 3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37. 6% were married couples living together, 22. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** 5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36. 4% were non-families. 33. 5% of all households were made up of individuals and 15. 2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2. 32 and the average family size was 2. 97.

In the city the population was spread out with 25. 0% under the age of 18, 11. 1% from 18 to 24, 24. 7% from 25 to 44, 21. 5% from 45 to 64, and 17. 6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 78. 2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 71. 7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,063, and the median income for a family was $38,877. Males had a median income of $42,295 versus $22,583 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,318. Per capita income means how much each individual receives in monetary terms of the yearly income generated in the country About 21. 6% of families and 25. 8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 34. The poverty threshold, or poverty line, is the minimum level of Income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate Standard of living in a given country 5% of those under age 18 and 21. 7% of those age 65 or over.

Community

Hartsville consists of three main areas, North Hartsville, West Hartsville and the Downtown area. The city has seen tremendous growth in the last 10 years adding several large retailers, and sub-divisions.

Major industries include: Sonoco Products, Coker College, & Progress Energy. Sonoco Products Company ( is a global supplier of industrial and consumer Packaging and a provider of innovative packaging solutions Coker College, founded in 1908 is a private co-ed four year Liberal Arts college located in Hartsville Darlington County South Carolina.

History

Hartsville’s Early History

According to the book, Milestones, Hartsville Centennial, many Native American tribes lived in northeastern South Carolina, currently known as the Pee Dee region. The Souian-speaking tribes, Catawba, Waxhaw, Wateree, Cheraw and Pee Dee lived in the area known now as Hartsville, South Carolina. These tribes were plagued by disease brought into the area by European settlers. By approximately 1715, most of the Native American population disappeared. A few of their decedents still live near the Rock Hill area.

First Settlement

Hartsville’s first settlement began around 1760. Hartsville received its name from Captain Thomas E. Hart. Captain Hart, a very influential man, due to his kind and gentle nature, won the hearts and trust of those in the community. He owned most of the land around Hartsville. Though a farmer, he also owned a mercantile business. During the depression of 1837-1838, Captain Hart lost his land and business. Kalmia, the homestead of the Hart family was sold to Captain Hart’s son-in-law, Colonel T. C. Law.

First Businesses

In 1845 the son of Captain Hart, John Lide Hart, bought 491 acres from Colonel Law. John Hart established Hartsville Plantation in the area now considered downtown Hartsville. John Law established a carriage factory, steam powered sawmill, grist mill, store, post office, school and Hartsville Baptist Church. John Hart sold his carriage factory to Caleb Coker in 1855. Caleb Coker bought the factory for his son, James Lide Coker.

Major James Lide Coker

James came to Hartsville in 1857. His plans, to put into practice farming methods learned at Harvard college, were interrupted by the Civil War. James Lide Coker became a Major while in the service. Major Coker returned to Hartsville, injured, and found his plantation in shambles. He was determined to reconstruct his plantation and the once prospering town of Hartsville. In 1894 Major Coker established the Welsh Neck high school which later became Coker College. Coker College, founded in 1908 is a private co-ed four year Liberal Arts college located in Hartsville Darlington County South Carolina. Major Coker also established a seed company, oil mill, fertilizer plant and the Coker and Company General Store. He also established a bank and the Southern Novelty Company. The Cokers unable to gain the interest of other business owners in Hartsville to build a rail-road spur, decided to build their own. This decision led to great prosperity. In 1899, The Southern Novelty Company and the Carolina Fiber Company merged. This merger created Sonoco Products Company. Sonoco Products Company, now a Fortune 500 company with world worldwide interest, employs many Hartsville citizens. Sonoco Products Company ( is a global supplier of industrial and consumer Packaging and a provider of innovative packaging solutions Please do not add the complete list of fortune 500 companies The list is copyrighted by Fortune which makes money by selling the content

Shopping in Hartsville

Due to Hartsville's large population of affluent people many of the businesses in Hartsville have designed themselves to target them, sometimes exclusively. As a result Hartsville is an ideal place to find shops that sell items not commonly found elsewhere. Most of the businessess in the downtown area are well established, many of them have a third generation owner. A great deal of effort has been made to make the downtown area attractive to shoppers.

There is a 24-hour Super Wal-Mart just out of town along with a Lowe's Home Improvement Store. There is also a BI-LO in the downtown area. BI-LO is a supermarket chain headquartered in Mauldin South Carolina.

Burry is the only Bookstore in Hartsville. Their large selection of books is complemented by Hallmark ornaments sold in the store. You can generally find best sellers and new releases at Burry.

Schools in Hartsville

Public Elementary Schools

Thornwell School for the Arts, Carolina Elementary School, West Hartsville Elementary, North Hartsville Elementary, and Washington Street Elementary.

Public Secondary Schools

Hartsville Jr. High School
Hartsville High School
South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Private and Religious Schools

Thomas Hart Academy (private) and Emmanuel Christian School (Baptist). Hartsville High School is a public secondary school serving grades 9–12 located in Hartsville SC. The South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics ( SCGSSM, GSSM) is a public two year residential high school

Higher Learning

Coker College, a four year baccalaureate granting institution, contributes millions of dollars to the local economy annually and is the largest college in all of Darlington County as well as one of the top-rated schools in the Southern United States. Coker College, founded in 1908 is a private co-ed four year Liberal Arts college located in Hartsville Darlington County South Carolina.

Dining in Hartsville

There are several restaurants in Hartsville, with the better dining being at the ethnic restaurants in the area. Fuji, Winn Buffet, Rancho Grande, and Los Tres Hermanos. Another is the Midnight Rooster. The Rooster is a small coffee shop and Courtyard eatery located in the downtown area that often has live music. Others of note include Shug's Smokehouse, located west of town on Kellytown Road and Bizzels located in the heart of town on Carolina Ave; as well as Mr. B's Seafood Restaurant just outside of town in Lydia. Mr. B's Seafood has a Sunday buffet, which draws patrons from nearby areas. Miriam's Kitchen (aka Grigg's) is also known to draw quite a crowd for its version of the after-church buffet. Both of these are 'country cookin' establishments. In addition, there is also Applebee's and Ruth's Drive In, a local staple. Hartsville is also home to the last remaining franchise of the Yogi Bear's Honey Fried Chicken chain. Also Hartsville has one of the best Sonic Drive Thru's in the country.

Points of interest

• Kalmia Gardens
• Coker College
• Hartsville Museum
• SCGSSM

References

External links

• City of Hartsville

• Hartsville, South Carolina is at coordinates 34°22′10″N 80°04′51″W / 34.369474, -80.080783 (Hartsville, South Carolina)Coordinates: 34°22′10″N 80°04′51″W / 34.369474, -80.080783 (Hartsville, South Carolina)

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