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| More Information about Richburg, SC |
More about Richburg... The Town of Richburg and the area surrounding it are considered to have the highest potential for future economic development. The Chester County Economic Development Strategic Plan cites our greatest strengths as location and the proximity to the I-77 Megasite, our quality of life, our economic development organization, and our pro business attitude. The Town of Richburg exhibits the beauty of old rural South Carolina while being poised and ready for rapid quality growth. Richburg enjoys an exceptionally low crime rate, and Chester County provides well- equipped and staffed police. We have an EMS substation, and the Richburg Fire Department is mostly manned by volunteers with the exception of one full-time employee. Even though the town is small, it has always maintained a large and deep-rooted faith- based community. Several denominations exist in Richburg and dwell in the familiar small country church setting that makes everyone feel welcome. Several of our churches can trace their beginnings back to the 18th century, and with their foundations made stronger by having survived many political and social events, they now serve as spiritual centers within the community. The denominations which currently exist within the Town of Richburg include AME Zion, ARP, Baptist, and Methodist. Our town slogan, “History and Progress”, reflects both Richburg’s progressive look to the future and the revelation of our pride in our citizens and history. Come, visit one of South Carolina’s best kept secrets in small town living and explore our impressive past, meet our friendly citizens, experience our old-fashioned Southern hospitality, and discover all the unique qualities that make the Town of Richburg feel like home. |
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| About Chester County & Chester County Schools |
| About Chester County... Richburg is located in Chester County which has a population of 34,068 at the 2000 census. The county covers 580.5 square miles and has 5.6 miles of lakes. The elevation at Chester County Airport is 656' above sea level. The county seat is Chester with a population of 6,040 and an area of 3.2 miles. The city's historic district covers 250 acres and holds 475 properties. Its charming downtown displays Intriguing Victorian era facades and some wonderful antebellum homes. Chester County Schools... Richburg students attend Lewisville Elementary , Middle and High Schools. |
| Richburg, SC Climate & Gardening |
| Climate & Gardening... Richburg exhibits a mild climate with an average summer temperature of 73.9 degrees and an average winter temperature of 45.4 degrees and an average annual rainfall of 45.4". March is our wettest month with 4.8" of rain on average - October our driest with 2.7". The area gets a rare dusting of snow and a much much more rare tropical storm or hurricane. We are justified in being proud of our lawns and gardens. The town lies along the southern edge of gardening zone seven. The area supports many plants seen in the North such as Bearded Iris, Daffodils and Tulips which will all return for many years. After they bloom in the spring our gardens put forth profuse displays of wisteria and fragrant honeysuckle , jasmine, and gardenias and stand upon stand of brilliant day lilies all of which delight in our mild winters. We also find it easy to grow many tropicals with Hibiscus, Bougainvillea and Bromeliads finding themselves right at home until fall when they can be treated as annuals or offered winter protection. Our Banana Trees come back each year but often don't have time to set fruit. Our lawns are brilliant green in spring and normally dry out in mid summer without extra water. Our palms are for the most part Sawgrass Palmettos but some hardier tropical palms can be coaxed in winter protected spots. We are known for our pecan harvests, our local peaches, strawberries, melons and tomatoes but many other fruits, nuts and vegetables can be grown here as well. |
| Town of Richburg, SC Demographics |
Demographics... The Town of Richburg is located at 34 degrees 43"3' North Latitude and 81 degrees 1'11" West Longitude. The town has an area of .8 miles and lies at an elevation of 584 feet above sea level. |
| Town of Richburg, SC Economic Development |
| Area Economic Development... Richburg and Chester County are poised and ready for quality development. If you are thinking of relocating a company or planning a new venture you will want to consider us. The county has over 6,000 zoned industrial acres for sale and more than 3,000 of those are served by three railroads - the CSX Transportation, Norfolk Southern and Lancaster & Chester. Three of the county's five major industrial parks are on our town doorstep - Interstate Business Park, Gaston Industrial Park and L&C Distribution Park. Also the Institute for Business and Home Safety will build a $27 million research facility south of Richburg in the SC 99 Industrial Park. The company performs testing for the insurance industry into methods to reduce loss from natural disasters. In addition right next door to Richburg is the I-77 Megasite, the only certified Megasite in the entire Charlotte area. The site has been certified for an automobile production plant or other major advanced manufacturing. It offers 1438 available acres with rail and immediate interstate access. With Chester County's strong Department of Economic Development behind us and our commitment to quality economic growth you won't be disappointed when you put Richburg at the top of your list of possibilities. |
| Richburg, SC Area Hospitals & Colleges |
| Area Hospitals... The area is served by several excellent hospitals. The closest are Chester County Medical Center and Springs Memorial in Lancaster. Also close by is Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill and not far away is Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte with a Level 1 Trauma Center, the Blumenthal Cancer Center and Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute. Area Colleges... There are 41 colleges within a 60 mile radius. USC Lancaster, Winthrop University and York Technical College are well known names within easy commuting distance of Richburg. Also close by is the Chester Branch of York Technical College. The University of South Carolina is highly regarded for business, research, biomedicine and alternative energy. |
| Contact Numbers District Office 385-6122 Lewisville Elementary 789-5164 Lewisville Middle 789-5858 Lewisville High 789-5131 |