43-716: Walterboro is a city in Colleton County , South Carolina, United States. The city's population was 5,398 at the 2010 census . It is the county seat of Colleton County. Walterboro is located 48 miles (77 km) west of Charleston and is located near the ACE Basin region in the South Carolina Lowcountry . Walterboro (original spelling: Walterborough) was founded in 1783, as a summer retreat for local planters looking to escape their malaria -ridden, Lowcountry plantations . The original settlement
86-715: A combination of US 17 and US 17 Alternate (US 17 Alt.) from the Georgia state line north of Savannah to Walterboro, US 15 from Walterboro to Santee , and US 301 from Santee to South of the Border. In addition, I-95 shares a number of concurrencies , or multiplexes, with three of these US Highways at various stretches in South Carolina. The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) operates and maintains three welcome centers and five rest areas along I-95. Welcome centers, which have
129-491: A household in the county was $ 29,733, and the median income for a family was $ 34,169. Males had a median income of $ 28,518 versus $ 19,228 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 14,831. About 17.30% of families and 21.10% of the population were below the poverty line , including 28.70% of those under age 18 and 19.10% of those age 65 or over. According to the 2000 census, the Colleton County population
172-543: A parish called St. James the Greater Catholic Church , dedicated by Bishop John England . The community later was known as Catholic Hill. After the church was burned down in 1856, and the emancipation of the slaves roughly a decade later, the White community largely left the area. The Black Catholic community maintained their religion for decades without a priest, before a new church was built for them in
215-667: A travel information facility on site, are located at milemarkers 4 (northbound), 99 (southbound), and 195 (southbound); rest areas are located at milemarkers 47 (north and southbound), 99 (northbound), and 139 (north and southbound). Common at all locations are public restrooms, public telephones, vending machines, picnic areas, and barbecue grills. The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) and South Carolina State Transport Police (STP) operate and maintain one truck inspection/weigh station, located northbound at milemarker 74. The location utilizes weigh-in-motion that does not require commercial motor vehicles to leave
258-468: A triple concurrency with I-95 between exits 97 and 102. In 1990, exit 21 was added, for what was then US 278 , but redesignated as SC 336 in 1997. Between 1998 and 2000, exit 153, Honda Way, was added. In 2003, I-95 was widened to six lanes from just south of I-20 to north of SC 327 , around Florence . In the 2010s, local leaders in Hardeeville had requested for
301-514: Is a county in the Lowcountry region of the U.S. state of South Carolina . As of the 2020 census , the population was 38,604. Its county seat is Walterboro . The county is named after Sir John Colleton, 1st Baronet , one of the eight Lords Proprietor of the Province of Carolina . After two previous incarnations, the current Colleton County was created in 1800. In 1682, Colleton
344-642: Is in the Colleton County School District . Walterboro has several public and private schools in its surrounding area. There are five public elementary schools (Bells Elementary, Cottageville Elementary, Hendersonville Elementary, Forest Hills Elementary, and Northside Elementary, one public middle school (Colleton County Middle School), and one public high school ( Colleton County High School ). There are two private K-12 schools: Colleton Preparatory Academy and North Walterboro Christian Academy. The University of South Carolina Salkehatchie
387-715: Is the city's local university and Clemson University has a county extension office in the city. Walterboro has a public library branch of the Colleton County Library System. Walterboro is accessible from Interstate 95 (access at exits 53 and 57), where lodging, dining, and gas station facilities make it a popular stopping point for travelers. Other roads of importance include U.S. Highway 15 , Alternate U.S. Highway 17 , and several state highways. The Lowcountry Regional Airport provides general aviation services to Walterboro and Colleton County. Colleton County, South Carolina Colleton County
430-495: The 2000 census , there were 38,264 people, 14,470 households, and 10,490 families living in the county. The population density was 36 people per square mile (14 people/km ). There were 18,129 housing units at an average density of 17 per square mile (6.6/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 55.52% White , 42.18% Black or African American , 0.63% Native American , 0.25% Asian , 0.04% Pacific Islander , 0.56% from other races , and 0.82% from two or more races. 1.44% of
473-417: The 2020 census , there were 38,604 people, 15,075 households, and 9,565 families residing in the county. At the 2010 census , there were 38,892 people, 15,131 households, and 10,449 families living in the county. The population density was 36.8 inhabitants per square mile (14.2/km ). There were 19,901 housing units at an average density of 18.8 per square mile (7.3/km ). The racial makeup of
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#1732771839691516-672: The Atlantic Plain . As the route travels north, it moves inland from coastal cities such as Hardeeville and inland to cities such as Darlington . However, a few landmarks do exist to break up the monotony. Crossing from the south from Georgia just over the Savannah River bridge, motorists are greeted to an elaborate gateway of sabal palmettos into the state of South Carolina. The Juanita M. White Crosswalk also exists between exits 18 and 21. A flyover on twin high-spans over Lake Marion provides an unexpected scenic break in
559-582: The United States from Florida to Maine . In South Carolina , I-95 runs approximately parallel to the Atlantic Ocean shore although about 50 miles (80 km) inland, from Hardeeville in the south to Dillon in the northeast. The route runs through the cities of Florence and Walterboro . For the most part, the 199-mile (320 km) drive is fairly benign, passing through the pine forests, farmlands, and blackwater streams and swamps of
602-491: The 1890s. They became notable in the media in the 21st century, and a documentary on the community was released in 2020. An airfield was established in the 1930s. In 1942, Walterboro became home to the Walterboro Army Airfield , a sub-base of Columbia Army Air Base , and part of the national network of army air training facilities erected across the U.S. during World War II . The base was established for
645-632: The Charleston vicinity, and southwest 21 miles (34 km) to Yemassee . South Carolina Highway 64 leads northwest, past Exit 57 on I-95, 25 miles (40 km) to Ehrhardt , and southeast 16 miles (26 km) to Jacksonboro . According to the United States Census Bureau , Walterboro has a total area of 6.5 square miles (16.8 km), consisting solely of landmass. As of the 2020 United States census , there were 5,544 people, 2,569 households, and 1,265 families residing in
688-604: The North Carolina state line. The first section to officially open happened in 1968, from South Carolina Highway 527 (SC 527), near Gable , to SC 9 / SC 57 , in Dillon . In 1971–1972, more sections of I-95 was completed: going north from SC 9/SC 57, in Dillon, to the North Carolina state line and going south from SC 527, near Gable, along the recently completed 1968-built Lake Marion bridge, to
731-617: The US ;301 connector, in Santee (exit 97). Also part of US 17 between Ridgeland (exit 22) to near Yemassee (exit 33) was combined with I-95, with temporary status through Coosawhatchie ; I-95 then continued on new freeway north to SC 63 , in Walterboro. By 1975, I-95 was open continuously from US 17, in Hardeeville, to SC 63, in Walterboro; temporary exits were removed around Coosawhatchie. In 1976,
774-580: The center of the highway's length. The old US Highway 15 (US 15)/ US 301 bridge runs along the west side of I-95 and is used for recreational purposes. Moving further north and out of the Palmetto State, the North Carolina state line is prominently marked by the South of the Border amusement complex at the US 301/ US 501 exit. Local traffic parallel to the Interstate uses
817-452: The city was $ 24,135, and the median income for a family was $ 32,549. Males had a median income of $ 27,488 versus $ 20,351 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 20,223. About 20.6% of families and 30.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 37.1% of those under age 18 and 10.4% of those age 65 or over. As of 2016 the largest self-reported ancestries/ethnicities in Walterboro, South Carolina were: Walterboro
860-402: The city, leading northeast 110 miles (180 km) to Florence , and southwest 67 miles (108 km) to Savannah, Georgia . The southern terminus of U.S. Route 15 is situated in the center of Walterboro; leading northward, running roughly parallel to I-95, reaching St. George in 21 miles (34 km). U.S. Route 17 Alt leads east from US 15, 32 miles (51 km) to Summerville , within
903-490: The city. As of, the 2010 U.S. census, there were 5,401 people living in the city. The population density was 832.0 inhabitants per square mile (321.2/km). There were 2,571 housing units, at an average density of 475.8 per square mile (183.7/km). The racial makeup of the city was: 44.1% Non-Hispanic White , 50.5% African American , 0.3% Native American , 1.0% Asian , 0.0% Pacific Islander , and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino , of any race, constituted 2.9% of
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#1732771839691946-517: The county was 57.0% white, 39.0% black or African American, 0.8% American Indian, 0.3% Asian, 1.3% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.8% of the population. Of the 15,131 households, 33.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.9% were married couples living together, 18.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 30.9% were non-families, and 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size
989-473: The current sheriff is Guerry L. "Buddy" Hill Jr. As a part of the “Solid South," Colleton County was heavily Democratic throughout its early history. More recently, it has become a Republican-leaning swing county that has backed the national winner in every presidential election since 1984, with the exception of 2020. In 2022, the GDP of Colleton County was $ 1.1 billion (approx. $ 29,203 per capita). Its real GDP
1032-490: The deadly microbe, the Walter brothers went looking for a healthier location in which to live during the summer months, and came to settle the town; with its later being named in their honor. In 1817, Walterboro was designated as the third county seat of Colleton County, and has remained such through present-day. This designation was followed by, the construction of a county courthouse and county jail in 1821. The courthouse
1075-476: The famed Tuskegee Airmen trained at Walterboro Army Airfield, between April 1944 and October 1945, including individuals training as replacement pilots for the 332nd Fighter-Interceptor Squadron , along with the entire 447th Bombardment Group . The base closed in October 1945, returning to its origins as a local airfield. The establishment of Interstate 95 in the 1960s, made the town a prime overnight stop on
1118-750: The freeway to be weighed. An inspection shed and pit are also on site, where full-service inspections are performed for flagged and randomly picked trucks. Several parking area locations are also found along I-95; these were either formally rest areas or weigh stations that were converted. The parking areas offer no amenities and some are even restricted for commercial motor vehicles only. I-95 in South Carolina feature numerous dedicated or memorialized bridges, interchanges, and stretches of freeway. I-95 first appeared on state maps between 1962 and 1964, with construction from US 17 north of Hardeeville to Ridgeland . By 1967, more sections were under construction, including Pocotaligo to Walterboro and Santee to
1161-499: The labor of African slaves transported to Charleston for that purpose. In the coastal areas, black slaves soon outnumbered white colonists, as they did across the colony by 1708. In 1734, most of the coastal portion of Saint Paul's Parish was separated to form the new Saint John's Colleton Parish. In 1769, the three parishes were absorbed into the Charleston Judicial District, the southwestern portion of which
1204-441: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 14,470 households, out of which 33.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.10% were married couples living together, 16.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.50% were non-families. 24.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
1247-400: The population. There were 2,231 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 years living with them, 39.0% were married couples living together, 23.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.8% were non-families. 30.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
1290-542: The purpose of providing advanced air-combat training, to fighter and bomber groups. It also hosted the largest camouflage school in the United States, as well as, a 250-person prisoner of war camp. In 1944, the airfield changed command and became an advanced combat training base for individual fighters, primarily the black trainees graduating from Tuskegee Army Airfield in Tuskegee, Alabama . Over 500 of
1333-563: The road to Florida or New York. Presently, Walterboro is dotted with historic homes dating back to 1820, and a downtown area that has kept many of its historic buildings. The city has become increasingly known as an antiquing destination, and is a popular day-trip from Charleston and Beaufort . Walterboro is geographically located slightly north to the center of Colleton County at 32°54′15″N 80°39′58″W / 32.90417°N 80.66611°W / 32.90417; -80.66611 (32.904289, −80.666238). Interstate 95 passes west of
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1376-462: The town of Edisto Beach was annexed to Colleton County from Charleston County, thus bringing the county to its present size. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 1,133.28 square miles (2,935.2 km ), of which 1,056.50 square miles (2,736.3 km ) is land and 76.78 square miles (198.9 km ) (6.78%) is water. It is the fifth-largest county in South Carolina by land area and fourth-largest by total area. As of
1419-459: The two sections of I-95 were connected, from SC 63, in Walterboro, to the US 301 connector, in Santee (exit 97). In the same year, exit numbers were added along I-95. The last section of I-95 was completed in 1978, connecting US 17, in Hardeeville, south to the Georgia state line. In 1987, US 15 and US 301 were relocated from a parallel bridge across Lake Marion, into
1462-550: Was $ 933.3 million in chained 2017 dollars ($ 24,010 per capita). In 2022 through 2024, the unemployment rate has fluctuated between 2.6-4.3%. Some of the largest employers include Colleton County School District , Cracker Barrel , Food Lion , and Walmart . Interstate 95 in South Carolina Interstate ;95 ( I-95 ) is a major Interstate Highway , running along the East Coast of
1505-409: Was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.90. In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.8% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 79.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 73.1 males. The median income for a household in
1548-465: Was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.07. The median age was 40.7 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 33,263 and the median income for a family was $ 40,955. Males had a median income of $ 36,622 versus $ 25,898 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 17,842. About 17.7% of families and 21.3% of the population were below the poverty line , including 28.3% of those under age 18 and 17.2% of those age 65 or over. At
1591-400: Was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.11. In the county, the population was spread out, with 27.50% under the age of 18, 8.00% from 18 to 24, 26.90% from 25 to 44, 24.70% from 45 to 64, and 12.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 91.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.90 males. The median income for
1634-468: Was created as one of the three original proprietary counties, located in the southwestern coastal portion of the new South Carolina Colony and bordering on the Combahee River . In 1706, the county was divided between the new Saint Bartholomew and Saint Paul parishes. This area was developed for large plantations devoted to rice and indigo cultivation as commodity crops. The planters depended on
1677-559: Was designed by well-known architect Robert Mills . The town quickly spread from the original Hickory Valley location, after its population experienced a significant increase; this being fueled successively by, the town becoming the county seat in 1821, and the establishment of a railroad line that connected the city with Columbia and Charleston in the 1880s. In 1832, the Irish Catholic community in rural southern Waltersboro (at one point termed Thompson's Crossroads) established
1720-490: Was done previously, thus giving more democratic power to local residents. In 1897, the northeastern portion of the county was separated to form the new Dorchester County , with its seat at St. George . In 1911, the portion of the county east of the Edisto River was annexed by Charleston County . In 1919 and again in 1920, tiny portions of northwestern Colleton County were annexed to Bamberg County . In March 1975,
1763-536: Was located on a hilly area, covered with pine and hickory trees and called Hickory Valley. Two of the earliest settlers were brothers, Paul and Jacob Walter. The brothers were prosperous, plantation owners, in nearby Jacksonboro . Paul's small daughter Mary, was taken ill with malaria; a common disease among the families who had plantations in the marshy areas of the Lowcountry, due to the ground's suitability for rice production. To prevent Mary from succumbing to
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1806-492: Was nearly 75% rural, with the exception of the Walterboro Urban Cluster (2000 pop.: 10,064). The total county population was also designated as the Walterboro, SC Micropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2019, the largest self-identified ancestry/ethnicity groups in Colleton County were: In 2019, County Sheriff R.A. Strickland was charged with domestic violence after punching a woman in his home. As of 2021 ,
1849-556: Was referred to as Saint Bartholomew's. In 1800, the new Colleton District was formed from the western half of the Charleston District. In 1816, it annexed a small portion of the northwestern Charleston District. In 1868, under the Reconstruction era new state constitution, South Carolina districts were reorganized as counties. Officials were to be elected by the resident voters rather than by state officials, as
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