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Fort Mill, SC

Fort Mill, also known as Fort Mill Township, is a town in York County, South Carolina, United States. It is a suburb of Charlotte, North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population of the town was 24,521. Some businesses and residents in the Indian Land community of neighboring Lancaster County share a Fort Mill mailing address, but the official town boundary extends only within York County.

The Fort Mill area is home to notable businesses such as the headquarters of Carolina Crown Drum and Bugle Corps (who were DCI World Champions in 2013), LPL Financial, Continental Tire the Americas (Lancaster County), LLC., CompuCom Systems, Diversey, Inc., Sunbelt Rentals, Domtar, Springs Industries, AECOM (Lancaster County), Shutterfly, Red Ventures (Lancaster County), Daimler Trucks North America, and Puckerbutt Pepper Company, known for originally producing the Carolina Reaper.

The town of Fort Mill was established in 1873, getting its name from its location between two points, the first, a fort constructed by the British in colonial times to protect the Catawba Indians from marauding tribes to the north, and the second point of Webb's Mill. The Catawba Indians made their home in present-day Fort Mill for many years. Scots-Irish settlers began arriving in the 1750s and 1760s and a small settlement soon developed. Fort Mill grew rapidly in the late 19th century as textile mills were established. After many textile mill shut-downs the town continued to grow rapidly and became a major suburb of Charlotte.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 19.97 square miles (51.7 km²), of which 19.71 square miles (51.0 km²) is land and 0.26 square miles (0.67 km²) (1.30%) is water. Interstate 77 passes through the western portions of the town, and exit 85 is signed "South Carolina Highway 160/Fort Mill." SC 160 is the main east-west street in Fort Mill.

The town of Fort Mill held a final public hearing in October 2008 on a proposed annexation that doubled the town's physical size. Fort Mill has three golf courses. The town also maintains six parks: Harris Street Park, Steele Street Park, Doby Bridge Park, Calhoun Street Park, Veterans Park, and Walter Elisha Park. Three of the six parks have picnic shelters, children's playgrounds, and restrooms. Doby Bridge and Harris Street Parks have lighted baseball fields, Steele Street and Harris Street Parks have basketball courts, and Steele Street Park has a small water park. The town also maintains a banquet hall rentable through the Parks and Recreation Department.

Fort Mill places a strong emphasis on health and wellness. Piedmont Medical Center offers a wide range of healthcare services including primary care, specialty care, urgent care, and wellness programs. The Fort Mill Parks and Recreation Department offers fitness classes, sports leagues, recreational activities, and wellness programs for residents of all ages. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Anytime Fitness, Snap Fitness, and The Gym at 214 Main. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Fort Mill, such as the Lake Haigler Loop and Paradise and Avery Loop. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Fort Mill, SC are the Anne Springs Close Greenway - Adventure Road, Fort Mill History Museum, and Walter Y. Elisha Park.

Population: 30,940 (2022). ZIP codes: 29715. Area code(s): 803, 839. Elevation: 623 ft (190 m). Area: 19.97 sq mi (51.72 km²).

FAQs

What is the crime rate in Fort Mill, SC?

Fort Mill has an overall crime rate of 8 per 1,000 residents, making the crime rate here near the average for all cities and towns of all sizes in America. According to our analysis of FBI crime data, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in Fort Mill is 1 in 123. How does Fort Mill fare compared to other communities in South Carolina of all population sizes? Fort Mill's crime rate is lower than approximately 77% of South Carolina communities.

What is Fort Mill, SC famous for?

The Fort Mill area is home to notable businesses such as the headquarters of Carolina Crown Drum and Bugle Corps (who were DCI World Champions in 2013). LPL Financial, Continental Tire the Americas (Lancaster County), LLC., CompuCom Systems, Diversey, Inc., Sunbelt Rentals, Domtar, Springs Industries, AECOM (Lancaster County). Also Shutterfly, Red Ventures (Lancaster County), Daimler Trucks North America, and Puckerbutt Pepper Company, known for originally producing the Carolina Reaper.

Is Fort Mill, SC a good place to live?

Fort Mill is a suburb of Charlotte with a population of 26,022. Fort Mill is in York County and is one of the best places to live in South Carolina. Living in Fort Mill offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Fort Mill, there are a lot of parks.

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Wikipedia

Town of Fort Mill

Piedmont Medical Center 

Fort Mill Parks and Recreation 

Anytime Fitness

Snap Fitness 

The Gym at 214 Main

Lake Haigler Loop 

Paradise and Avery Loop

Anne Springs Close Greenway - Adventure Road

Fort Mill History Museum

Walter Y. Elisha Park

NeighborhoodScout

Niche

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