Cross Hill, South Carolina

About Cross Hill

Cross Hill is a tiny community in western South Carolina, home to 431 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Cross Hill is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 3.19 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 135 residents per square mile.

📰 Cross Hill News Today

• Officials issue update on multi-car train crash near Laurens, Greenwood Co. lines FOX Carolina News · Jul 27
• Large law enforcement presence reported in Upstate WYFF · Jul 22
• John Derl Suddeth Obituary May 2, 2026 - Cremation Society of SC Cremation Society of SC - Westville Funerals · May 4
• CSX train derails near Cross Hill, no injuries reported | News - Index-Journal Index-Journal · Jul 27
• Belinda Marie Jones Obituary (2026) - Cross Hill, SC - Butler and Sons Funeral Home - Saluda Legacy | Obituary · Sep 16

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

📰 Local News

Read the latest South Carolina headlines on our news site, Bless News Daily.

What Makes Cross Hill Unique

• The only place in America named Cross Hill — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in western South Carolina, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of South Carolina — one of 475 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Cross Hill

• Boathouse Fish Camp — seafood
• Country Cafe & Bakery — malaysian
• Fat Daddy's BBQ and Hash House — barbecue
• Lady Amelia Restaurant and Gift shop

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