Hamer, South Carolina

Hamer is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Dillon County, South Carolina, United States. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 820.

Hamer, South Carolina
Driving northbound on US 301-501 just before entering Hamer.
Hamer
Location within the state of South Carolina
Coordinates: 34°28′41″N 79°19′51″W
CountryUnited States
StateSouth Carolina
CountyDillon
Area
  Total5.06 sq mi (13.10 km2)
  Land5.04 sq mi (13.06 km2)
  Water0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2)
Population
 (2020)
  Total820
  Density162.67/sq mi (62.80/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
29547
Area code(s)843 and 854
FIPS code45-31660
GNIS feature ID1222994

Hamer is home to Hamer Hall, a residence from 1890 listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is also the location of South of the Border, a famed tourist trap just before the state line with North Carolina; and it is the home of Blenheim Ginger Ale.

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