Edgefield district, South Carolina, United States

Places to visit near Edgefield

Edgefield is a town in Edgefield district, South Carolina, United States, home to about 4,760 people. Within 50 km by road there are 141 places to visit — 58 churches, 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 38 forts & heritage and 8 museums. The must-see places are Stevens Creek Heritage Preserve (30 km), Below Dam Recreation Area (36 km) and Saint Mary's Church (40 km).

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Edgefield, South Carolina
Edgefield, Edgefield district, South Carolina, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Edgefield at a glance

Location
Edgefield district, South Carolina, United States
Population
about 4,760
Coordinates
33.7896° N, 81.9296° W
Places within 50 km
141 (10 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Edgefield

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Edgefield: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Edgefield

108 churches within 100 km of Edgefield. The closest is Harmony United Methodist Church (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Edgefield

55 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Edgefield. The closest is Slade Lake Dam (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Edgefield

51 forts & heritage within 100 km of Edgefield. The closest is Stallings Island (35 km); the best-known is Meriwether Monument (41 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Edgefield

15 museums within 100 km of Edgefield. The closest is Edgefield Historical Museum and Play Theatre (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Edgefield

9 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Edgefield. The closest is Boles Mountain (25 km); the best-known is Burks Mountain (42 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Edgefield

9 parks within 100 km of Edgefield. The closest is Aiken Wayside Park (34 km); the best-known is Ninety Six National Historic Site (50 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Edgefield

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 81 km on the road.

  1. Start in Edgefield
  2. 1 km Edgefield Historical Museum and Play Theatre · museum, Edgefield
  3. 10 km Harmony United Methodist Church · church, Edgefield
  4. 9 km Slade Lake Dam · dam, Edgefield
  5. 31 km Stevens Creek Heritage Preserve · nature spot, McCormick
  6. 19 km Cedar Grove Church · church, Edgefield
  7. 11 km Back to Edgefield

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How to reach Edgefield

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Edgefield by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches58108Harmony United Methodist Church (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2255Slade Lake Dam (2 km)
    Forts & heritage3851Stallings Island (35 km)
    Museums815Edgefield Historical Museum and Play Theatre (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints49Boles Mountain (25 km)
    Parks49Aiken Wayside Park (34 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens27Stevens Creek Heritage Preserve (30 km)
    Other attractions34Coker Springs (41 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Aiken Masjid (36 km)
    Temples11Faith Temple (40 km)
    Caves01The Gaming Cave (57 km)

    Edgefield: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Edgefield?

    Edgefield Historical Museum and Play Theatre (museum, about 1 km), Slade Lake Dam (dam, about 2 km), Stevens Creek Heritage Preserve (nature spot, about 30 km), Harmony United Methodist Church (church, about 10 km), Cedar Grove Church (church, about 11 km), Samuels Pond (lake, about 13 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Edgefield?

    141 places on Spotwander: 58 churches, 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 38 forts & heritage, 8 museums, 4 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Edgefield?

    Harmony United Methodist Church, about 10 km by road; Cedar Grove Church (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Edgefield?

    Slade Lake Dam, about 2 km by road; Samuels Pond (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Edgefield?

    Stallings Island, about 35 km by road; Pickens House (35 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Edgefield?

    Start in Edgefield, visit Edgefield Historical Museum and Play Theatre, then Harmony United Methodist Church, then Slade Lake Dam, then Stevens Creek Heritage Preserve, then Cedar Grove Church, and drive back — about 81 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Edgefield?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Edgefield

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Edgefield’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Edgefield on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.