Calhoun Falls, South Carolina

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official_name = Calhoun Falls, South Carolina
settlement_type = Town
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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = South Carolina
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Abbeville

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area_total_km2 = 8.2
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population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 2303
population_density_km2 = 282.6
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timezone = Eastern (EST)
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elevation_m = 161
elevation_ft = 528
latd = 34 |latm = 5 |lats = 34 |latNS = N
longd = 82 |longm = 35 |longs = 23 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 29628
area_code = 864
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Calhoun Falls is a town in Abbeville County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 2,303 at the 2000 census.

The Calhoun Falls State Recreation Area is located nearby. Lake Richard B. Russell, which straddles the Georgia-South Carolina border, is approximately 3 miles west of Calhoun Falls. Calhoun Falls State Park, a South Carolina state park, is within one mile; and Bobby Brown State Park, a Georgia state park, is within five miles. Both parks provide access to Lake Richard B. Russell.

Calhoun Falls is situated at the junction of two major South Carolina state highways, namely South Carolina Highway 72 and South Carolina Highway 81. The former links the town with Elberton, Georgia, Athens, Georgia, and ultimately Atlanta to the west; and Abbeville, Greenwood, and ultimately metro Charlotte to the east. The latter links the town with Anderson to the north, and McCormick to the south. Construction is underway to upgrade and reroute Highway 72 around downtown Calhoun Falls as a four-lane 55-mph bypass.

Geography

Calhoun Falls is located at coor dms|34|5|34|N|82|35|23|W|city (34.092870, -82.589746)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.2 square miles (8.2 km²), of which, 3.2 square miles (8.2 km²) of it is land and 0.32% is water.

Education

In 2008 Calhoun Falls Charter School was formed and opened it's doors to any child in the state of South Carolina. The school currently houses 6th through 12th grades. The school population is about 240-245. The school colors are Blue and Gold. The school mascot is the Blue Flashes. The school motto is "Honor is earned, not deserved." The Alma Mater: Far above Savannah's waters, With its waves of red. Stands our noble ALMA MATER, Glorious to view. Honors to the blue and gold, Colors of our school. They're the Pride of Calhoun Falls, Hail, all hail CF. Chorus: Calhoun Falls High we will honor, Loud praises tell. Hail to thee, our ALMA MATER, Hail, all hail CF.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 2,303 people, 908 households, and 640 families residing in the town. The population density was 731.9 people per square mile (282.3/km²). There were 1,042 housing units at an average density of 331.2/sq mi (127.7/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 45.25% White, 52.67% African American, 0.04% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.13% Pacific Islander, 0.52% from other races, and 1.30% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.74% of the population.

There were 908 households out of which 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.5% were married couples living together, 24.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.5% were non-families. 27.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the town the population was spread out with 27.7% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 88.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.1 males.

References

External links

* [http://www.calhounfallstoday.com] Calhoun Falls Today, a home page offering local news and information.
* [http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/ejustice/case/case10.htm] A Federal Highway Administration article on the impact of the Highway 72 project in and around Calhoun Falls. Includes a discussion of the identification and preservation of the Buck Nelley neighborhood.