Rowesville, SC

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Population
247
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
167 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$125,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$721/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$32,656
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Rowesville is a tiny, peaceful town in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, home to around 400 residents. Life here moves at a relaxed, rural pace, surrounded by quiet country roads and open farmland. The area's best-known landmark is the historic Cattle Creek Campground, a traditional Methodist camp-meeting site located just outside town. Featuring dozens of rustic wooden cabins encircling an open-air tabernacle, it is one of only three surviving grounds of its kind in South Carolina and serves as a treasured link to local history.

Day-to-day living in Rowesville is quiet and straightforward. Town services operate on a small-town scale, with local meetings and events bringing neighbors together throughout the year. For major grocery runs, healthcare, restaurants, and employment, residents typically make the quick 15-minute drive north into the city of Orangeburg. Between steady community center upgrades and a preserved rural atmosphere, Rowesville offers a comfortable country setting for anyone looking to step away from busy suburban traffic.

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