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45 Minutes From Augusta Is One Of South Carolina’s Smallest Towns

One of the smallest towns in South Carolina is in McCormick County. Plum Branch, SC, has a population of 82.  Some may even call this a tiny town. The downtown…

45 Minutes From Augusta Is One Of South Carolina's Smallest Towns

Lake Thurmond

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One of the smallest towns in South Carolina is in McCormick County. Plum Branch, SC, has a population of 82.  Some may even call this a tiny town.

The downtown area is mostly boarded up except for the post office, a repair shop, a convenience store, and a few churches.

Lake Thurmond

The crown jewel of Plum Branch is 70,000-acre Lake Thurmond, or as many still call it, Clarks Hill Lake.

Hamilton Branch State Park in Plum Branch offers lakefront camping, boating, and fishing. The 12-mile Stevens Creek Bike Trail is also accessible from the state park.

Smallest Towns In South Carolina

Many years ago, the one big store in the area once sold just about everything. Bracknell's still stands today, and its name stands tall on top of the building. It had four floors with clothing for ladies and men. It also included a supermarket and even sold appliances. The store closed around 1980.

A great little piece of history that was fun to visit this past weekend. Plum Branch

Tee has worked with KICKS 99 for over 24 years as Operations Manager and Program Director and is on-air each afternoon 3p-7p. When he’s not working, you’ll find him traveling the back roads, taking pictures, and searching for the next dive diner. Favorite place to visit? That’s easy. Folly Beach, SC. He’s usually there at least a few times a year. He lives in North Augusta and on Saturdays in the fall, you’ll find him cooking out and watching his Clemson Tigers. Tee likes to write about travel, Augusta local dive bars and diners and destinations in the Carolinas, as well as new business.