Welcome to Rembert ...
Rembert is located in Sumter County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Rembert, you might consider that their post office opened in 1880.
Rembert is 210 feet [64 m] above sea level.<2>.
Time Zone: Rembert lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Rembert is located in the (803) area code.
The ZIP code for Rembert: 29128<3>
Communities Also Named Rembert ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 2 communities that are also named Rembert - they are located in Alabama and Missouri.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Rembert.
Communities near Rembert ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Rembert.
- Sumter
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sumter
- Sumter is located in Sumter County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 39,439 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sumter <4>
- Camden
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Camden
- Camden is located in Kershaw County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 7,288 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Camden <4>
- Bishopville
(18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bishopville
- Bishopville is located in Lee County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,948 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bishopville <4>
- Elgin
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elgin
- Elgin is located in Kershaw County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,585 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elgin <4>
- Eastover
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)- 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 <4>
- Horatio
(5 miles [8 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Horatio
- Horatio is located in Sumter County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Horatio <4>
- Claremont
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the south) - Dalzell
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dalzell
- Dalzell is located in Sumter County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dalzell <4>
- Oakland
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the south) - Stateburg
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
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 Rembert. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Rembert.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Rembert. 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 Rembert.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Rembert. See our Newspapers Page for Rembert.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Rembert ...
Looking for more information about Rembert? 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 Rembert, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Rembert.
Adding Rembert to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Rembert 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 Rembert was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<6>
From that list, the Rembert post office opened in 1880.
We also found Rembert in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Rembert.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Rembert. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Sumter County: www.sumtercountysc.org/
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 Sumter, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Rembert - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <3> | 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 Rembert). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Rembert or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <4> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <5> | 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. |
| <6> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |