St. Matthews, County seat in Calhoun County, South Carolina.
St. Matthews extends across 1.93 square miles of land at an elevation of 357 feet, intersected by US Route 601 and SC Highway 6.
The settlement began in the 1730s as Amelia Township under Governor Robert Johnson before officially becoming St. Matthews in 1841.
The Purple Martin Festival takes place each April, bringing together residents for food, music, car exhibitions, and community gatherings.
The town lies 32 miles south of Columbia and connects to Interstate 26 and Interstate 95 through major transportation routes.
The Calhoun County Museum on Butler Street contains artifacts that document the development of this South Carolina settlement through centuries.
Location: Calhoun County
Elevation above the sea: 85 m
GPS coordinates: 33.66472,-80.77889
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:47
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