Mayesville, South Carolina

Mayesville, South Carolina is a town located in Sumter County, South Carolina, near the Wateree River and Lake Marion. The town is situated about 15 miles northwest of Sumter, South Carolina, and is part of the Sumter, South Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area. Mayesville is close to several major highways, including Interstate 95 and U.S. Route 15, which provide access to nearby cities like Columbia, South Carolina and Florence, South Carolina. The town is also near the Shaw Air Force Base and the Poinsett Bridge, a historic bridge built in 1820.

Geography

Mayesville is situated in the Midlands region of South Carolina, near the Fall Line, which separates the Piedmont region from the Coastal Plain. The town is surrounded by rural areas, including the Manchester State Forest and the Pocotaligo River watershed. The Santee River and Cooper River are also nearby, and the town is close to several lakes, including Lake Marion and Lake Moultrie, which are part of the Santee Cooper Hydroelectric and Navigation Project. The town's geography is also influenced by its proximity to the Atlantic Coastal Plain and the Sandhills region, which is characterized by sandy soils and rolling hills. Mayesville is near several other towns and cities, including Pinewood, South Carolina, Paxville, South Carolina, and Manning, South Carolina, and is part of the Sumter County, South Carolina region, which includes the Sumter National Forest and the Congaree River.

History

The area that is now Mayesville was first settled in the 18th century by European-American colonists, who were attracted to the region's fertile soils and access to the Wateree River. The town was named after John Mayes, a local landowner and American Revolutionary War veteran, who served under General Francis Marion and General Thomas Sumter. During the American Civil War, the town was a key supply point for the Confederate States Army, and was occupied by Union Army forces in 1865. Mayesville is also near the Battle of Eutaw Springs site, which was a key battle fought during the American Revolutionary War, and is close to the Kings Mountain National Military Park, which commemorates the Battle of Kings Mountain. The town is also near the Ninety Six National Historic Site, which preserves the site of a Siege of Ninety Six during the American Revolutionary War, and is part of the South Carolina National Heritage Corridor, which includes the Congaree National Park and the Kings Mountain National Park.

Demographics

As of the 2010 United States Census, the town of Mayesville had a population of 731 people, with a median age of 34.4 years. The town's population is predominantly African American, with a significant European American minority. The median household income in Mayesville is around $25,000, which is lower than the median household income in South Carolina as a whole. The town is part of the Sumter County, South Carolina region, which includes the Sumter School District and the University of South Carolina Sumter. Mayesville is also near several other towns and cities, including Rembert, South Carolina, Wedgewood, South Carolina, and Dalzell, South Carolina, and is part of the Central Savannah River Area region, which includes the Augusta, Georgia and Aiken, South Carolina areas.

Economy

The economy of Mayesville is primarily based on agriculture, with major crops including tobacco, cotton, and soybeans. The town is also home to several small businesses, including retail stores, restaurants, and service stations. Mayesville is close to several major employers, including the Shaw Air Force Base, the Sumter County School District, and the Tuomey Healthcare System. The town is also near several industrial parks, including the Sumter Industrial Park and the Pocotaligo Industrial Park, which are home to companies such as Lockheed Martin and Caterpillar Inc.. Mayesville is part of the South Carolina Department of Commerce region, which includes the Columbia, South Carolina and Greenville, South Carolina areas, and is near several other major economic centers, including the Charlotte, North Carolina and Atlanta, Georgia areas.

Infrastructure

Mayesville is served by several major highways, including U.S. Route 15 and South Carolina Highway 261. The town is also close to several airports, including the Shaw Air Force Base and the Sumter Airport. Mayesville has a water treatment plant and a wastewater treatment plant, which are operated by the Town of Mayesville and the Sumter County Water and Sewer Department. The town is also served by several utility companies, including Duke Energy and South Carolina Electric & Gas. Mayesville is part of the South Carolina Department of Transportation region, which includes the Columbia, South Carolina and Greenville, South Carolina areas, and is near several other major transportation hubs, including the Port of Charleston and the Port of Savannah.

Education

Mayesville is served by the Sumter School District, which operates several schools in the area, including Mayesville Elementary School and F.J. DeLaine High School. The town is also close to several higher education institutions, including the University of South Carolina Sumter and the Central Carolina Technical College. Mayesville is part of the South Carolina Department of Education region, which includes the Columbia, South Carolina and Greenville, South Carolina areas, and is near several other major educational institutions, including Clemson University and the University of South Carolina. The town is also served by several libraries, including the Sumter County Library and the Mayesville Public Library, which are part of the South Carolina State Library system. Mayesville is near several other educational institutions, including Morris College and the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, and is part of the South Carolina Education Lottery region, which includes the Columbia, South Carolina and Greenville, South Carolina areas. Category:Town in South Carolina