Hodges, South Carolina

Hodges is a town in Greenwood County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 155 at the 2010 census. The mayor is Michael George.

Hodges, South Carolina
Town
Location of Hodges, South Carolina
Coordinates: 34°17′13″N 82°14′47″W
CountryUnited States
StateSouth Carolina
CountyGreenwood
Area
  Total0.78 sq mi (2.03 km2)
  Land0.78 sq mi (2.02 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
699 ft (213 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total162
  Density207.43/sq mi (80.14/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
29653, 29695
Area code864
FIPS code45-34225
GNIS feature ID1231390
Websitewww.facebook.com/townofhodges/

Hodges was named after Major General George Washington Hodges, who was commander of all of South Carolina's militia. Hodges was born September 9, 1792, and died March 24, 1876. He fought in the War of 1812. His grave is northeast of town in a hidden pre-Civil War cemetery.

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