The Greater Richburg South Carolina area is located in the heart of the Olde English District, one of 11 tourism districts in South Carolina. With a rich history, a short distance to two major metropolitan areas and a number of small cities and towns, the Greater Richburg area offers a wide range of things to do. Whether you are traveling or thinking of relocating, we have an array of interesting places to enjoy.

Located at the Exit 65 and SC Highway 9 interchange of SC I-77, the Greater Richburg community is only an hour away from the metropolitan areas of Columbia, South Carolina and Charlotte, North Carolina. The Charlotte-Douglas International Airport is less than an hour away. We are also centrally located within three hours of the beautiful white sandy beaches of South Carolina and the mountains of North Carolina.

The early Richburg settlers in the area were mainly Scots-Irish from Virginia and Pennsylvania who began immigrating to the Upcountry of South Carolina in the 1750s. They settled in what is known as the Piedmont region of the Carolinas.

Nearby Landsford Canal State Park, located on the Catawba River, is home to well-preserved remains of a 19th century river canal system and is now a state park featuring one of the world's largest known stands of the rare Rocky Shoals Spider Lilies that bloom in late May and early June. During the Revolutionary War, both Cornwallis (British) and Sumter (American) crossed over the ford here before and after pivotal battles.

At Rodman, a great deal of the location filming for the Mel Gibson movie The Patriot took place around Fishing Creek Presbyterian Church and the surrounding rural countryside. In Richburg, you can find the Chester District Genealogical Society located in an office adjacent to the Richburg Town Hall.

Up until the early 1980's, the area had remained mostly agricultural. Family farms, two lane roads, and a long drive on Highway 21 between Charlotte and Columbia were the norm. But with the arrival of I-77, it wasn't long before the farmlands would begin giving way to new subdivisions and industrial parks, and those two-lane, farm-to-market roads began carrying ever increasing traffic. Tractors and farm equipment were replaced by eighteen wheelers and SUVs.

The residents in the area are proud of their tranquil rural setting and "down home" feel. Being only minutes away from a metropolitan area, we can proudly note that cultural, historical, and recreational opportunities abound, ensuring a rich and varied lifestyle while still retaining the flavor of the "old rural South".

We enjoy an exceptionally low crime rate. Chester County provides well-equipped and staffed police and EMS, while the local fire departments are mostly manned by volunteers.

The Greater Richburg community has a diversity of small businesses.

Hungry? We have the usual fast food restaurants such as Taco Bell, KFC, Burger King, Bojangles, and McDonalds. We also have the Front Porch Restaurant where you can find real home-cooked food served daily in an atmosphere resembling a log cabin.

Within the town limits of Richburg, you can have your picture taken at Richburg Photo.

We have MCON, a building contractor who specializes in commercial or industrial buildings, many of which are metal structures. We also have Hipp Land Surveyors, and Morrison Well Drilling, a family owned business.

Our REALTORS® will go the extra mile to assist you in locating the residential or commercial property that you want or need. Just look up Gaston Properties and Liz Odum Realty.

Our Richburg community is very fortunate to these and many other well-established businesses to provide much needed services for us.

In the Greater Richburg community, you will find high quality, moderately priced housing and friendly well-maintained neighborhoods in Victorian Hills, Cherry Hills, and others.

A quality education can be obtained at Lewisville Elementary School (Grades K-5), Lewisville Middle School (Grades 6-8), and Lewisville High School (Grades 9-12). Winthrop University is located about 20 miles to the north in Rock Hill, SC, and USC-Lancaster is located about 15 miles to the west in Lancaster, SC.

The people in our community exhibit a strong character and friendliness that is hard to find. We have numerous churches and denominations, all of which are an integral part of life here in this area. They 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 strong foundations, they now serve as spiritual centers within the community. The churches sponsor programs that provide support for the senior citizens, assistance to the needy, and work with the young people.

The Richburg area enjoys four beautiful, diverse seasons - vibrant springs; bright, warm summers; colorful falls; and an occasional accumulation of snow once or twice during the winter.

If it's camping, hiking, kayaking, or canoeing you are interested in, there are several parks besides Landsford Canal State Park that are close by, including Chester State Park, Woods Ferry Recreation Area, Fishing Creek Lake and Rocky Creek Lake (Stumpy Pond) in Great Falls, and Lake Wateree State Park.

For those interested in racing, we have our very own dirt track at the I-77 Speedway located right off of Exit 65. We also have TNT Motorsports Park which caters to the four-wheelers and dirt bikes.

Rocky Creek Sporting Clays is a family friendly sporting clay club where everyone has a good time, but safety is always stressed first and foremost.

For the horse lovers, we have an awesome new facility, Gaston Farm Road Equestrian Center, just off of Exit 65. They provide riding lessons, horse shows, trail rides, clinics, events, and boarding.

Like Festivals? Richburg Days of Old is an antique tractor show that usually takes place in May or June on the field at the entrance to Lewisville High School. This is always a great event to attend if you like antique tractors, or you are looking for something different to do on a hot summer day! It will be fun either way.

The Richburg Fall Festival is organized by the Town of Richburg and the Greater Richburg Association. It takes place on the 4th Saturday of October. The festival includes local businesses, food and craft vendors, Police and Emergency response crews from Chester County, live music, games for children, an inflatable bounce house, a 9-hole miniature golf course, clowns, mascots, face-painting, balloons, etc. Needless to say, there is something for everyone at the Richburg Fall Festival!

And, of course, our annual Christmas Parade held in December of each year, ringing in the holiday season!

For more information on things to do in the Richburg, South Carolina area, stop by the Olde English Visitors Center, 201 North Main Street, Richburg, SC 29729, or call 800-968-5909.

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