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Great Falls, South Carolina
Town · Population 1,926 · #120 in South Carolina
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About Great Falls
Great Falls is a small town in northern South Carolina with an estimated population of 1,926.
Officially, Great Falls is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 4.24 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 454 residents per square mile.
📰 Great Falls News Today
- SLED arrests former Great Falls town council member Spectrum News · Jul 7
- Former Great Falls council member charged for his alleged role in placing tracking devices on vehicles WBTV · Jul 6
- North Central Varsity Football @ Great Falls MaxPreps · Sep 30
- SLED charges former Great Falls councilmember in unauthorized vehicle tracking scheme WCNC · Jul 7
- Nelson L. Riley Obituary (2026) - Great Falls, SC - Dove-Sharp & Rudicel Funeral Home - North Vernon Legacy | Obituary · Aug 13
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
📰 Local News
Read the latest South Carolina headlines on our news site, Bless News Daily.
South Carolina news on Bless News Daily →What Makes Great Falls Unique
- Positioned in northern 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
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Great Falls
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Great Falls
- Lake Wateree State Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Liberty Hill Historic District reviews ★
- Nitrolee Access Area reviews ★
- Wateree State Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Great Falls
- Great Falls Elementary
- Great Falls High
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateSouth Carolina
TypeTown
Population (2024)1,926
Rank in state#120 of 271
Land area4.24 sq mi
Density454/sq mi
Coordinates34.5721, -80.9053
🌤️ Current Weather
Right now76°F
ConditionsPartly Sunny
Wind12 to 15 mph
Source: National Weather Service