Welcome to Gadsden ...
Gadsden is located in Richland County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Gadsden, you might consider that their post office opened in 1842.
When the people of Gadsden refer to themselves (known as a demonym), they frequently use Gadsdenite<2>
Gadsden is 140 feet [43 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Gadsden lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Gadsden is within the (803) area code.
The ZIP code for Gadsden: 29052<4>
Communities Also Named Gadsden ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 5 communities that are also named Gadsden - they are located in Alabama, Arizona, Indiana, Tennessee and Texas.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Gadsden.
Communities near Gadsden ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Gadsden.
- Columbia
(18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Columbia
- Columbia is located in Richland County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 132,130 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Columbia <5>
- Cayce
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cayce
- Cayce is located in Lexington County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 13,994 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cayce <5>
- Forest Acres
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Acres
- Forest Acres is located in Richland County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 10,269 people
- Saint Matthews
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Matthews
- Saint Matthews is located in Calhoun County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,903 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint Matthews <5>
- Gaston
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gaston
- Gaston is located in Lexington County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,712 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gaston <5>
- Arcadia Lakes
(18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Arcadia Lakes have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arcadia Lakes
- Arcadia Lakes is located in Richland County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 874 people
- Eastover
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eastover
- Eastover is located in Richland County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 850 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Eastover <5>
- Pinewood
(18 miles [29 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pinewood
- Pinewood is located in Sumter County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 532 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pinewood <5>
- Bruner
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bruner
- Bruner is located in Richland County
- Pinewood
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pinewood
- Pinewood is located in Richland County
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Gadsden. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Gadsden.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Gadsden. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Gadsden.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Gadsden. See our Newspapers Page for Gadsden.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Gadsden ...
Looking for more information about Gadsden? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Gadsden, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Gadsden.
Adding Gadsden to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Gadsden in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Gadsden was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Gadsden post office opened in 1842.
We also found Gadsden in the book titled U.S. Post Offices (Oct. 1846).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Gadsden.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Gadsden. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Richland County: www.richlandonline.com/
The official website for State of South Carolina: https://sc.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of South Carolina's counties, including Richland, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | A demonym is the name for a resident of a community which is usually derived from (or is related to) the name of that community. In other words, it's how the residents of Gadsden refer to themselves. It's important to note that there aren't any rules for taking a community's name and turning it into a demonym. A demonym is informal and while the majority of Gadsden may use one name, keep in mind that others may use something different. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Gadsden - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Gadsden). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Gadsden or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <7> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |