Olympia, SC
South Carolina · Lexington County · Columbia Metro
Olympia is a small town in South Carolina with a population of 1,301.
Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year estimates, FBI Crime Data Explorer 2024, NOAA, EPA. Updated August 2026
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How Olympia Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
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Health
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Is Olympia a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Olympia receives an overall livability score of 1.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of F. Key strengths include affordable housing, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, a high uninsured rate. Olympia faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.
Economy & Jobs
The unemployment rate of 6.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 100.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Olympia is $189,200, 33% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,214 per month.
Education
2.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 67.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Climate & Weather
Olympia enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F. Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Olympia vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Olympia vs U.S. Average
Income: Olympia vs U.S.
Commute Mode
Income
| Per Capita Income | $8,672 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,077 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $75,428 |
| Gini Index | 0.432 (0=equal, 1=unequal) |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 6.2% |
| 72% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 100.0% |
| 706% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 8,854 |
| County GDP | $19,752M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 628 |
| Healthcare | 754 |
| Retail | 1,199 |
| Manufacturing | 194 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,132 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Cost of Living | 93.70 (100=avg) |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.66% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 26.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 84.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $189,200 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $207,427 |
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,214 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $928 |
| 1 Bedroom | $982 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,155 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,450 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,699 |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 17.3% |
| Owner-Occupied | 17.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 82.7% |
| Housing Units | 611 |
| Median Year Built | 1953 |
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,132 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.66% |
Health Metrics: Olympia vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 45.9% |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 21.0% |
| Heart Disease | 11.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 46.0% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 15.1% |
| Cancer | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 6.4% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| Smoking | 25.8% |
| 84% above US avg | |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 35.4% |
| Depression | 30.5% |
| Mental Distress | 22.9% |
| Physical Distress | 22.3% |
| Short Sleep | 45.2% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 86.1% |
| Uninsured | 13.9% |
| 62% above US avg | |
| Primary Care | 1:1,588 |
| Dentists | 1:1,992 |
| Mental Health | 1:474 |
| Checkup Rate | 78.4% |
| Dental Visits | 43.1% |
| Premature Death | 8,865/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 68.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 754 |
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.5°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | -358 ft (-109 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,832/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9739°N, 81.0361°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lexington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Aiken Regional (AIK) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 22.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 46.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 65°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 3.5 in |
Olympia has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and April the driest (2.7").
2024 Presidential Election (County)
Winner: Republican by 33.5 points
Safety & Disasters
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 41 |
| Avg Accident Severity | 0.0 / 4.0 |
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 2.2% |
| 93% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 67.0% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 11.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
Area & Infrastructure
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro / 250K-1M |
| Population Density | 1,832/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| County | Lexington County County |
Services
| Broadband Access | 100.0% |
| Avg Download Speed | 202.9 Mbps |
| Avg Upload Speed | 78.2 Mbps |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 754 |
| Restaurants | 628 |
| Retail Stores | 1,199 |
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 26.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 84.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
Healthcare
| Doctor Visit (Primary Care) | $234 ($141-$375) |
| Specialist Visit | $328 ($187-$515) |
| Urgent Care Visit | $187 ($94-$328) |
| Emergency Room Visit | $2,061 ($750-$4,685) |
| Dental Cleaning | $122 ($70-$187) |
| Dental Filling | $234 ($141-$375) |
Auto Repair
| Oil Change (Conventional) | $42 ($23-$70) |
| Oil Change (Synthetic) | $70 ($47-$112) |
| Brake Pad Replacement | $281 ($141-$469) |
| Tire Rotation | $37 ($19-$70) |
| New Tires (Set of 4) | $562 ($375-$937) |
| Battery Replacement | $187 ($94-$328) |
Home Services
| Plumber (Per Hour) | $94 ($56-$141) |
| Electrician (Per Hour) | $84 ($47-$131) |
| HVAC Repair | $375 ($141-$750) |
| HVAC System Install | $6,559 ($3,748-$11,244) |
| Roof Repair | $937 ($375-$1,874) |
| Roof Replacement | $8,433 ($5,154-$14,055) |
Legal
| Divorce (Uncontested) | $1,406 ($469-$3,280) |
| Divorce (Contested) | $14,055 ($4,685-$28,110) |
| DUI Defense | $4,685 ($1,874-$9,370) |
| Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) | $1,406 ($750-$2,811) |
| Will Preparation | $469 ($187-$937) |
| Trust Preparation | $2,343 ($937-$4,685) |
Personal Care
| Men's Haircut | $23 ($14-$42) |
| Women's Haircut | $52 ($28-$94) |
| Hair Coloring (Full) | $141 ($70-$234) |
| Manicure | $23 ($14-$42) |
| Pedicure | $37 ($23-$61) |
| Massage (1 Hour) | $75 ($47-$122) |
Food & Grocery
| Gallon of Milk (per gallon) | $3.84 ($2.81-$5.15) |
| Dozen Eggs (per dozen) | $3.28 ($2.34-$4.69) |
| Loaf of Bread | $3.56 ($2.34-$5.15) |
| Chicken Breast (per lb) | $4.22 ($2.81-$6.09) |
| Ground Beef (per lb) | $5.15 ($3.75-$7.03) |
| Rice (per lb) | $0.94 ($0.56-$1.69) |
Utilities
| Electricity (Monthly) | $131 ($75-$234) |
| Natural Gas (Monthly) | $66 ($28-$141) |
| Water/Sewer (Monthly) | $66 ($37-$112) |
| Internet (Monthly) | $66 ($37-$94) |
| Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) | $61 ($28-$94) |
| Cable TV (Monthly) | $80 ($47-$141) |
Transportation
| Monthly Parking (Downtown) | $187 ($70-$469) |
| Car Insurance (Annual) | $1,874 ($1,124-$3,280) |
| Bus Pass (Monthly) | $66 ($28-$122) |
| Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) | $14 ($7.50-$23) |
| Car Registration (Annual) | $94 ($28-$234) |
| Driver's License Renewal | $28 ($14-$70) |
Education & Childcare
| Daycare (Infant, Monthly) | $1,124 ($562-$2,343) |
| Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) | $937 ($469-$1,874) |
| After-School Care (Monthly) | $375 ($187-$656) |
| Tutoring (Per Hour) | $47 ($23-$94) |
| SAT/ACT Prep Course | $937 ($375-$2,343) |
| Private School (K-12, Annual) | $11,713 ($4,685-$28,110) |
Pets
| Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) | $56 ($28-$94) |
| Dog Vaccination (Annual) | $94 ($47-$187) |
| Dog Grooming | $56 ($28-$94) |
| Pet Boarding (Per Night) | $37 ($19-$70) |
| Dog Spay/Neuter | $281 ($141-$469) |
| Cat Spay/Neuter | $187 ($94-$375) |
Childcare
| Center-Based (monthly) | |
| Infant | $861 |
| Toddler | $801 |
| Preschool | $784 |
| Family Childcare (monthly) | |
| Infant | $596 |
| Toddler | $596 |
| Preschool | $577 |
Top Industries in Lexington County
Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).
| Industry | Jobs | Establishments | Avg Annual Pay | Location Quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade | 18,151 | 1,211 | $36,090 | 1.37 |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 16,212 | 809 | $51,371 | 0.85 |
| Manufacturing | 12,593 | 337 | $73,859 | 1.16 |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 12,389 | 691 | $21,782 | 1.03 |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 9,454 | 261 | $53,320 | 1.68 |
| Construction | 8,005 | 938 | $69,070 | 1.15 |
| Administrative & Waste Services | 7,268 | 590 | $40,032 | 0.93 |
| Wholesale Trade | 6,032 | 422 | $84,411 | 1.15 |
| Other Services | 4,946 | 661 | $56,675 | 1.24 |
| Professional & Technical Services | 4,931 | 1,212 | $78,045 | 0.53 |
| Finance & Insurance | 3,036 | 531 | $81,527 | 0.56 |
| Information & Technology | 1,806 | 183 | $70,652 | 0.73 |
| Real Estate | 1,672 | 371 | $62,791 | 0.81 |
| Management of Companies | 1,517 | 56 | $90,113 | 0.68 |
| Educational Services | 1,457 | 130 | $40,574 | 0.53 |
| Utilities | 1,213 | 49 | $110,917 | 2.41 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1,143 | 121 | $25,087 | 0.51 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 644 | 53 | $54,050 | 0.60 |
| Mining & Oil/Gas | 153 | 18 | $85,455 | 0.31 |
| Unclassified | 1 | 0 | $57,630 | 0.01 |
Radio Stations near Olympia
8 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Sports Radio 1400 | sports | AAC | |
| WKCR | - | MP3 160 kbps | |
| WVOC | news, talk | AAC | |
| 104.7 WNOK | pop, top 40 | AAC | |
| WQXL The Point | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 97.5 WCOS | country | AAC | |
| WDEK Columbia's Praise | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Our Generation Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Campgrounds Near Olympia
5 campgrounds found near Olympia.
| Name | Rating | Sites | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congaree Picnic Shelter | 5.0/5 | 2 | $25 |
| Bluff Hike In Camping | 4.8/5 | 6 | $10 |
| Longleaf Campground | 4.5/5 | 16 | $15, $25 |
| Collins Creek Seasonal Campground (SC) | 1.0/5 | 1 | Free |
| Rocky Branch Seasonal Campground (SC) | - | 10 | Free |
National Parks Near Olympia
18 national parks and monuments found near Olympia.
| Park | Type | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Aiken State Park | State Park | Free |
| Andrew Jackson State Park | State Park | Free |
| Barnwell State Park | State Park | Free |
| Chester State Park | State Park | Free |
| Colleton State Park | State Park | Free |
| Congaree National Park | National Park | Free |
| Croft State Park | State Park | Free |
| Dreher Island State Park | State Park | Free |
| Givhans Ferry State Park | State Park | Free |
| Goodale State Park | State Park | Free |
| Lake Greenwood State Park | State Park | Free |
| Lake Wateree State Park | State Park | Free |
| Landsford Canal State Park | State Park | Free |
| Lee State Park | State Park | Free |
| Ninety Six National Historic Site | National Historic Site | Free |
| Poinsett State Park | State Park | Free |
| Santee State Park | State Park | Free |
| Sesquicentennial State Park | State Park | Free |
Trails Near Olympia
1 trails found near Olympia.
| Trail | Miles | Surface | Hike | Bike | Horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENOREE RIVER CANOE TRAIL | 15.3 | WATER | - | - | - |
Museums in Olympia
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOODALL GALLERY | ART MUSEUM | 8037863899 | $31,753,405 | |
| COLUMBIA ART ASSOCIATION | ART MUSEUM | 1515 MAIN STREET | 8037992810 | $4,907,039 |
| COLUMBIA MUSEUM | ART MUSEUM | 8132416971 | $4,907,039 | |
| HISTORIC COLUMBIA FOUNDATION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8032527742 | $2,240,194 | |
| COLUMBIA MILLS BUILDING | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 301 GERVAIS STREET | 8038984921 | $684,840 |
| GOVERNORS MANSION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8037373000 | $21,925 | |
| 371ST HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| BELSER ARBORETUM | ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER | |||
| BLYTHEWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 100 MCNULTY RD | 8033338133 | |
| CAYCE SANITATION-GARBAGE | GENERAL MUSEUM | 8037969020 | ||
| COLUMBIA MARINE AQUARIUM CLUB | ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION | |||
| CONGAREE NATIONAL PARK | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8036473974 | ||
| DIGITAL DOME PLANETARIUM | SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM | 301 GERVAIS ST | ||
| EDVENTURE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM | CHILDREN'S MUSEUM | 8037793100 | ||
| FORT JACKSON MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 8037517419 | ||
| HISTORICAL SOCIETY-LEXINGTON COUNTY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| LEXINGTON COUNTY MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 231 FOX ST | 8033598369 | |
| MCKISSICK MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 8037777251 | ||
| PALMETTO CABINET | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| PLANETARIUM | SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM | 2600-A BARHAMVILLE ROAD | ||
| RENAISSANCE FOUNDATION | GENERAL MUSEUM | 8037335634 | ||
| RICHLAND COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| RIVERBANKS ZOO & BOTANICAL GARDEN | ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION | |||
| RIVERBANKS ZOO & GARDEN | ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION | 500 WILDLIFE PARKWAY | 8037798717 | |
| RIVERBANKS ZOOLOGICAL PARK AND BOTANICAL GARDEN | ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION | 500 WILDLIFE PKWY | 8037798717 | |
| ROBERT MILLS HOUSE AND PARK | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8032527742 | ||
| SANDY RUN MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER | GENERAL MUSEUM | |||
| SC CONFEDERATE RELIC ROOM AND MILITARY MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 8037378095 | ||
| SOUTH CAROLINA EMS MEMORIAL | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 1736 OLD STATE RD | ||
| SOUTH CAROLINA INSTITUTE OF ARCHAEOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY | NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM | |||
| SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION | ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION | |||
| SOUTH CAROLINA STATE MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 301 GERVAIS ST | 8038984921 | |
| TAPP'S ART CENTER | ART MUSEUM | 8036093479 | ||
| U.S. ARMY ADJUTANT GENERAL CORPS MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 10100 LEE ROAD | 8037511747 | |
| U.S. ARMY BASIC COMBAT TRAINING MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 2464 ANDERSON STREET | 8037517419 | |
| U.S. ARMY CHAPLAIN MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 8037518827 | ||
| U.S. ARMY FINANCE CORPS MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | US ARMY FINANCE SCHOOL | 8037513771 | |
| W. GORDON BELSER ARBORETUM | ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER | 8037773934 | ||
| WALKING TREE NATURE CENTER | ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER |
Libraries in Olympia
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICHLAND COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY | 1431 ASSEMBLY STREET | 0.0 | 2,732,606 | |||
| LEXINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM | 5440 AUGUSTA ROAD | 0.0 | 1,814,366 |
Farmers Markets in Olympia
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All-Local Farmers Market | 711 Whaley St | Visit | |||
| All-Local Farmers Market 2 | Rosewood market on Rosewood Drive at Maple Street | Visit | |||
| Ashland United Methodist Church Farmers Market | 2600 Ashland Road | Visit | |||
| Certified SC Winter Farmers Market | 3483 Charleston Highway | November to March | Sat:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Community Farmers Market at Brookland Baptist Church | 1066 Sunset Blvd. | 06/02/2013 to 11/24/2013 | Sun: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Ebenezer Lutheran Church Farmers Market | 1301 Richland Street | Visit | |||
| Five Rivers Market @ State Farmers Market | 322 Little Brooke Lane | 05/01/2014 to 12/31/2014 | Tue: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM;Wed: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM;Thu: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM;Fri: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM;Sat: 10:00 A | Visit | |
| Forest Acres Farmers Market | 3400 Forest Drive- Beltline side of Richland Mall | 04/27/2016 to 10/26/2016 | Wed: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Grace United Methodist Church Farmers Market | 410 Harbison Boulevard | ||||
| Healthy Carolina Farmers Market | Greene Street between Sumter and Bull Streets | 03/17/2015 to 04/28/2015 | Tue: 9:30 AM-1:30 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| Lexington's Old Mill Farmers Market | 711 East Main Street | ||||
| Local Farmers Market at the Shoppes at the Flight Deck in Lexington | 109 Old Chapin Rd. | ||||
| Lutheran Church of the Resurrection-Seeds of Hope | 3707 Moss Ave. | ||||
| Main Street Marketplace | Corner of Hampton Street & Main Street | ||||
| Northeast Farmers Market | Lake Carolina Town Center | May to October | Thu:3:00 PM - 7:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Richland County | 2440 Atlas Road | ||||
| Sandhill Farmers Market | 900 Clemson Road | 05/02/2017 to 11/28/2017 | Tue: 2:00 PM-6:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Shandon United Methodist Church Farmers Market | 3407 Devine Street | ||||
| South Carolina State Farmers Market | 208-A Wholesale Lane | January to December | Mon:4:00 AM - 6:00 PM;Tue:4:00 AM - 6:00 PM;Wed:4:00 AM - 6:00 PM;Thu:4:00 AM - 6:00 PM;Fri:4:00 AM | ||
| The Carolina Apartments-Seeds of Hope | 3201 Meadowlark Dr., , SC | 06/12/2014 to 08/07/2014 | Thu: 12:00 PM-2:00 PM; | ||
| Town of Lexington Farmers Market | 205 E. Main St. | 06/07/2014 to 09/27/2014 | Sat: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Trinity Episcopal Church Farmers Market | 1100 Sumter Street | Visit | |||
| Unitarian Universal Fellowship Farmers Market | 2701 Heyward Street | Visit | |||
| Virginia Wingard United Methodist Farmers Market | 1500 Broad River Road | ||||
| Washington Street United Church Farmers Market | 1401 Bull Street | ||||
| Wesley Memorial United Church Farmers Market | 2501 Heyward Street |
Hotels in Olympia
20 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Olympia
136 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Olympia
32 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Olympia
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Olympia
8 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Olympia
22 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Olympia
14 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Olympia
12 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Olympia
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Olympia
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Olympia
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Olympia
13 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Olympia
39 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Olympia
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Olympia
20 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Olympia
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bet-mar Liquid Hobby Shop | Beverages Wholesale & Manufacturers, Winemaking Equipment & Supplies, Brewer Equipment Supplies & Se | 736 Saint Andrews Rd | ||
| Conquest Brewing Company | Brewery | 847 S Stadium Rd | 8037123063 | Visit |
| Delaney's Pub | American Restaurants, Bars & Pubs, Breweries | 741 Saluda Ave | ||
| Hunter-gatherer Brewery & Ale House | American Restaurant, Brewery | 900 Main Saint (at College St) | 8037480540 | Visit |
| Old Mill Brewpub | Brewery, Pub | 711 E Main St | 8037852337 | Visit |
| River Rat Brewery | Brewery, Breweries | 1231 Shop Rd | 8037245712 | Visit |
| Twisted Spur Brewing | dealer, shop, rare, book, Brewery, used merchandise, retail | 705 Gervais St | 8032545444 |
Cell Towers in Olympia
| Address | Structure Type | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 118 Frontage Road, Route 2 (153933) | LTOWER | 88 |
| 118 Frontage Road, Route 2 (153933) | LTOWER | 88 |
| (Pine Ridge site) 912 Fish Hatchery Road | TOWER | 73 |
| 239 TOBACCO BARN RD. (Blythewood - Columbia, SC MSA) | TOWER | 65 |
| 1367 N. LAKE DRIVE | TOWER | 61 |
| Approx. 3 MI N. of I-26 & US 21 (153508) | LTOWER | 60 |
| Approx. 3 MI N. of I-26 & US 21 (153508) | LTOWER | 60 |
| 1959 BLUFF ROAD | TOWER | 58 |
Bridges in Olympia
| Location | Type | Kind | Year Built | Length (ft) | Daily Traffic | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culvert | Concrete | 1960 | 25 | 63,500 | G | |
| Tee Beam | Concrete | 1961 | 665 | 49,300 | F | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 1970 | 30 | 39,600 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1986 | 156 | 38,300 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1987 | 180 | 31,800 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1978 | 174 | 31,750 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel continuous | 1978 | 1,540 | 31,750 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete | 1959 | 1,540 | 31,750 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1959 | 195 | 31,750 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1953 | 687 | 30,900 | F | |
| Girder/Floorbeam | Steel continuous | 1953 | 1,464 | 26,600 | F | |
| Arch (Deck) | Concrete | 1927 | 1,339 | 26,100 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1976 | 269 | 25,200 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel continuous | 1976 | 2,370 | 25,200 | P | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel continuous | 1973 | 258 | 22,200 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel continuous | 1973 | 250 | 22,200 | F | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 1950 | 21 | 21,900 | G | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 1943 | 57 | 19,500 | G | |
| Frame | Concrete | 1956 | 29 | 17,700 | G | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 1943 | 23 | 16,800 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1986 | 192 | 14,450 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1961 | 90 | 12,200 | F | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 1971 | 33 | 9,200 | F | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 1965 | 21 | 7,900 | F | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 1910 | 21 | 7,200 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1986 | 196 | 7,100 | G | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 1912 | 24 | 6,400 | F | |
| Tee Beam | Concrete | 1936 | 99 | 5,300 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1998 | 200 | 5,200 | G | |
| Slab | Concrete continuous | 1998 | 150 | 5,000 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1959 | 256 | 4,850 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete | 1964 | 116 | 3,500 | F | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 1939 | 32 | 1,800 | F | |
| Tee Beam | Concrete | 1915 | 30 | 1,750 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1964 | 171 | 550 | F | |
| Channel Beam | Concrete | 1915 | 22 | 425 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Concrete | 2022 | 233 | 225 | G | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 1910 | 21 | 225 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1964 | 109 | 150 | F |
Amtrak Stations in Olympia
1 Amtrak stations.
| Station | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia, SC | 850 Pulaski Street | TRAIN |
Superfund Sites Near Olympia
10 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).
| Site | Address | County |
|---|---|---|
| CMC STEEL SC | 310 NEW STATE RD | LEXINGTON |
| COLUMBIA ENERGY LLC | I 26 AND US HIGHWAY 21 SOUTH | RICHLAND |
| HYDRA SPORTS BOATS | 2348 SHOP ROAD | RICHLAND |
| MICHELIN NA LEXINGTON | 2420 TWO NOTCH ROAD | LEXINGTON |
| MICHELIN NA LEXINGTON | 2420 TWO NOTCH ROAD | LEXINGTON |
| MICHELIN NA LEXINGTON | 2420 TWO NOTCH ROAD | LEXINGTON |
| MICHELIN NA LEXINGTON | 2420 TWO NOTCH ROAD | LEXINGTON |
| SCANA CORPORATION | 6248 BUSH RIVER RD MC P05 | LEXINGTON |
| SCANA CORPORATION | 6248 BUSH RIVER RD MC P05 | LEXINGTON |
| SCANA CORPORATION | 6248 BUSH RIVER RD MC P05 | LEXINGTON |
Airports Near Olympia
48 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia Metropolitan Airport | CAE | Medium Airport |
| Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport | CUB | Medium Airport |
| Mc Entire Joint National Guard Base | MMT | Medium Airport |
| Orangeburg Municipal Airport | OGB | Medium Airport |
| Shaw Air Force Base | SSC | Medium Airport |
| 4 Holes Field | - | Small Airport |
| Aiken Regional Airport | AIK | Small Airport |
| Alan's Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Avinger Field | - | Small Airport |
| Bamberg County Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Barnwell Regional Airport | BNL | Small Airport |
| Barrier Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bell's Branch Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bermuda High Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Buckeye Field | - | Small Airport |
| Cowtown Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Darden Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Do-Little Field | - | Small Airport |
| Dry Swamp Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Eagles Nest-Fairview Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| El Porvenir Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Fairfield County Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Gaston Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Gilbert International Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Gwinn Field | - | Small Airport |
| Holly Hill Airport | - | Small Airport |
| House Movers Field | - | Small Airport |
| Kirk Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Lancaster County-Mc Whirter Field | - | Small Airport |
| Lexington County Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mack's Patch-Derrick Field | - | Small Airport |
| Mc Neil Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Newberry County Airport | - | Small Airport |
| North Air Force Auxillary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Over the Hill Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Perry International Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Polecat Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Price Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Russell Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sand Burr Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Shealy Airport | - | Small Airport |
| St. Mathews Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sumter Airport | SUM | Small Airport |
| The Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Union County, Troy Shelton Field | USC | Small Airport |
| Wexford Landing Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Whiteplains Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Woodward Field | CDN | Small Airport |
Police Stations in Olympia
11 police stations.
| Station | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| City of Forest Acres Police | ||
| Columbia Police Department | 811 Washington Street | |
| Columbia Police Department Multipurpose Annex | ||
| Columbia Police Dept West Region | ||
| Fort Jackson Police (Provost Marshal) | ||
| Gaston Police Department | ||
| Metro Region Police Department | ||
| Metro Region Police Department | ||
| South Congaree Police Department | ||
| Southeast Regions Headquarters | ||
| University of South Carolina Campus Police | 1501 Senate Street |
Grocery Stores in Olympia
28 grocery stores.
| Store | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Circle K 2723485 | Convenience Store | 927 Elmwood Dr |
| College Quick Mart | Convenience Store | 1200 Whaley St |
| Corner Pantry 106 | Convenience Store | 830 Assembly St |
| CVS Pharmacy 4628 | Other | 200 Knox Abbott Dr |
| CVS Pharmacy 7516 | Other | 3595 Harden Street Ext |
| CVS PHARMACY 830 | Other | 900 Assembly St |
| Family Dollar 1213 | Other | 1500 N Millwood Ave |
| Family Dollar 4333 | Other | 3414 Main St |
| FOOD LION 2506 | Supermarket | 1001 HARDEN ST |
| Food Lion 2801 | Supermarket | 300 Knox Abbott Dr |
| Gamecock General at Campus Village | Convenience Store | 1315 Whaley St |
| Jaya One LLC | Convenience Store | 205 Assembly St |
| Li'l Cricket 3879 | Convenience Store | 2715 Main St |
| Murphy USA 8592 | Convenience Store | 711 Bluff Road |
| One Stop Shell | Convenience Store | 2020 Gervais St |
| Pitt Stop 57 | Convenience Store | 1000 Elmwood Ave |
| PMG BW 210 | Convenience Store | 905 Bluff Rd |
| Pop In | Convenience Store | 1101 State St |
| Pop In 2 | Convenience Store | 450 Meeting St |
| Pops 319 | Convenience Store | 449 Blossom St |
| PUBLIX 1095 | Supermarket | 501 Gervais St |
| Pushpam | Convenience Store | 1015 Whaley St |
| Quick Stop 2 2 | Convenience Store | 2015 State St |
| SHIV MART | Convenience Store | 3725 N Main St |
| Speedway 2846 | Convenience Store | 3514 N Main St |
| Sunset Mart | Convenience Store | 1701 Rosewood Dr |
| University To Go | Convenience Store | 1421 Gervais St |
| Walgreens 11433 | Other | 1941 Blossom St |
Post Offices in Olympia
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| United States Post Office | 1601 Assembly Street |
| United States Post Office | |
| USC Postal Services |
Treatment Centers in Olympia
9 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia Area Mental Health Center - Adult Clinic Services | Mental Health | 803-898-8888 |
| Columbia Area Mental Health Center - Adult Intensive Services | Mental Health | 803-898-1555 |
| Columbia Area Mental Health Center - Lower Richland Office and BH | Mental Health | 803-737-8835 |
| Crossroads Treatment Centers | Substance Abuse | 803-733-5855 |
| Lexington Cnty Comm Mental Health Ctr - Adult Clinic/Emergency Services | Mental Health | 803-359-3545 |
| Lexington Cnty Comm Mental Health Ctr - Child/Adol and Family Services | Mental Health | 803-359-7206 |
| Lexington Cnty Comm Mental Health Ctr - New Alternatives Peer Support | Mental Health | 803-956-1500 |
| LRADAC - Outpatient | Substance Abuse | 803-726-9400 |
| LRADAC - Outpatient and Withdrawal Management | Substance Abuse | 803-726-9300 |
Explore Near Olympia
Historic Markers Near Olympia
135 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Olympia.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| U.S.C. During Reconstruction | Marker is on Sumter Street south of College Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| St. Luke's Episcopal Church | Marker is on Pine Street north of Lady Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| <i>Edwards v. S.C.</i> | Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Gervais Street (U.S. 1/378), on the right when traveling south on Main Street. |
| South Carolina State Library | Marker is at the intersection of Senate Street and Bull Street, on the right when traveling east on Senate Street. |
| Woman's Club of Columbia | Marker is at the intersection of Blossom Street (U.S. 21/76) and Henderson Street, on the right when traveling west on Blossom Street. |
| 1900 Block of Henderson Street / William J. Sumter | Marker is at the intersection of Henderson Street and Calhoun Street, on the left when traveling north on Henderson Street. |
| Columbia Hospital "Negro Unit" / Columbia Hospital "Negro Nurses" | Marker is at the intersection of Harden Street and Hampton Street, on the right when traveling south on Harden Street. |
| Cyril O. Spann Medical Office | Marker is on Hampton Street west of Oak Street, on the left when traveling west. |
| Good Samaritan-Waverly Hospital | Marker is on Hampton Street, 0.1 miles east of Harden Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| Town Theatre | Marker is on Sumter Street north of Pendelton Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| McCord House | Marker is on Pendleton Street near Bull Street, on the left when traveling east. |
| Minton Family Home / Dr. Henry McKee Minton | Marker is on Marion Street north of Pendelton Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| Palmetto Education Association | Marker is on Taylor Street (South Carolina Route 12) west of Barnwell Street, on the right when traveling west. |
| S.C. Education Associaton | Marker is at the intersection of Gervais Street (U.S. 1) and Pickens Street, on the right when traveling east on Gervais Street. |
| St. Timothy's Episcopal Church | Marker is at the intersection of Calhoun Street and Lincoln Street, on the right when traveling east on Calhoun Street. |
| Canal Dime Savings Bank/Bouie v. City of Columbia (1964) | Marker is on Main Street south of Taylor Street, on the left when traveling south. |
| Columbia Civil Rights Sit-Ins/Barr v. City of Columbia (1964) | Marker is on Taylor Street. |
| Olympia Cemetery | Marker is on Granby Lane, on the right when traveling south. |
| Beth Shalom Cemetery | Marker is at the intersection of Whaley Street and Marion Street on Whaley Street. |
| Beth Shalom Synagogue | Marker is at the intersection of Marion Street and Blanding Street on Marion Street. |
| First Calvary Baptist Church | Marker is at the intersection of Pine Street and Washington Street, on the left when traveling south on Pine Street. |
| Burning Of Columbia | Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Gervais Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. |
| S.C. Confederate Soldiers’ Home | Marker is at the intersection of Confederate Avenue and Bull Street on Confederate Avenue. |
| A.S. Salley House | Marker is at the intersection of Laurens Street and College Street, on the right when traveling south on Laurens Street. |
| Alston House | Marker is on Gervais Street (U.S. 1) east of Barnwell Street, on the left when traveling east. |
| Harriett Cornwell Tourist Home | Marker is on Wayne Street. |
| Matilda A. Evans House | Marker is on Taylor Street (State Highway 12) west of Harden Street, on the right when traveling west. |
| Victory Savings Bank | Marker is on Washington Street west of Parks Street. |
| Zion Baptist Church | Marker is at the intersection of Washington Street and Gadsden Street, on the left when traveling east on Washington Street. |
| Allen University | Marker is on Harden Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| Benedict College | Marker is at the intersection of Harden Street and Blanding Street, on the left when traveling south on Harden Street. |
| Carver Theatre | Marker is on Harden Street, on the right when traveling south. |
| Fair-Rutherford House / Rutherford House | Marker is on Washington Street near Gregg Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| Maxcy Gregg Park | Marker is on Blossom Street, on the right when traveling east. <font color=red> Reported missing.</font> |
| Nathaniel J. Frederick House | Marker is on Park Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| Richard Samuel Roberts House | Marker is on Wayne Street, on the right when traveling south. |
| Sidney Park C.M.E. Church | Marker is on Blanding Street, on the left when traveling west. |
| Waverly | Marker is at the intersection of Harden Street and Hampton Street, on the right when traveling north on Harden Street. |
| Waverly Five and Dime / George Elmore and <i>Elmore v. Rice</i> | Marker is on Gervais Street, on the right when traveling west. |
| North Carolina Mutual Building | Marker is on Washington Street, on the right when traveling west. |
| South Carolina Memorial Gardens | Marker is at the intersection of Lincoln Street and Calhoun Street, on the right when traveling south on Lincoln Street. |
| Booker T. Washington School/Booker T. Washington High | Marker is on Wheat Street east of Sumter Street, on the left when traveling east. |
| Bethel A.M.E. Church | Marker is at the intersection of Sumter Street and Taylor Street, on the right when traveling north on Sumter Street. |
| Blossom Street School / Celia Dial Saxon School | Marker is on Blossom Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| Heidt - Russell House / Edwin R. Russell | Marker is at the intersection of Heidt Street and Lady Street, on the right when traveling north on Heidt Street. |
| Israelite Sunday School / Columbia's First Synagogue | Marker is on Assembly Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| James M. Hinton House | Marker is at the intersection of Heidt Street and Lady Street, on the right when traveling north on Heidt Street. |
| Matthew J. Perry House | Marker is on Washington Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| Modjeska Simkins House | Marker is on Marion Street, on the right when traveling south. |
| The Lighthouse & Informer / John H. McCray | Marker is on Harden Street, on the right when traveling south. |
| Wesley Methodist Church | Marker is at the intersection of Gervais Street (US 1, US 76, US 378) and Barnwell Street, on the right when traveling west on Gervais Street (US 1, US 76, US 378). |
| Columbia Bible College, 1937-1960 / Westervelt Home, 1930 - 1937 | Marker is on Blanding Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| Visanska-Starks House | Marker is on Hampton Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| Cain- Matthews- Tompkins House | Marker is on Pendelton Street, on the right when traveling west. |
| Randolph Cemetery | Marker is on Frontage Road, on the right when traveling west. |
| Jefferson Hotel | Marker is on Main Street, on the right when traveling south. |
| State Dispensary Warehouse | Marker is at the intersection of Geddes Street and Pulaski Street, on the right when traveling east on Geddes Street. |
| Mann-Simons Cottage | Marker is on Ridgeland Street near Marion Street, on the left when traveling east. |
| R.L. Bryan Co. Warehouse | Marker is on Lady Street near Gadsden Street, on the left when traveling east. |
| Seaboard Air Line Passenger Station | Marker is on Lady St, on the right when traveling east. |
| Confederate Printing Plant | Marker is on Gervais Street (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling west. |
| The State House | Marker can be reached from Gervais Street (U.S. 1 & 378) near Main Street. |
| Seibels House | Marker is on Richland Street, on the right when traveling west. |
| Early Howard School Site | Marker is on Hampton Street (State Highway 12) near Lincoln Street, on the left when traveling east. |
| Howard School Site | Marker is on Laurel Street near Williams Street, on the left when traveling west. |
| Lincoln Street | Marker is at the intersection of Gervais Street (U.S. 1/378) and Lincoln Street, on the right when traveling east on Gervais Street. |
| Gladden Home Site | Marker is on Wheat Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| The Big Apple | Marker is at the intersection of Hampton Street and Park Street, on the right when traveling east on Hampton Street. |
| Site of Columbia High School | Marker is on Washington Street west of Marion Street, on the right when traveling west. |
| Church of the Good Shepard | Marker is on Blanding Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| Gibbes Green | Marker can be reached from Pickens St.. |
| Columbia Bible College | Marker is on Hampton Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| Original Site of Columbia College | Marker is on Hampton Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| Blanding Street | Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Blanding Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. |
| Blossom Street | Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Blossom Street (U.S. 76), on the right when traveling north on Main Street. |
| College Street | Marker is at the intersection of Main Street. and College Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.. |
| Elmwood Avenue | Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Elmwood Avenue (U.S. 76), on the right when traveling north on Main Street. |
| Gregg Street | Marker is at the intersection of Gervais Street (U.S. 1) and Gregg Street, on the right when traveling east on Gervais Street. |
| Harden Street | Marker is at the intersection of Gervais Street (U.S. 1/378) and Harden Street, on the right when traveling east on Gervais Street. |
| Henderson Street | Marker is at the intersection of Gervais Street (U.S. 1/378) and Henderson Street, on the right when traveling east on Gervais Street. |
| Lady Street | Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Lady Street on Main Street. |
| Laurel Street | Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Laurel Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. |
| Richland Street | Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Richland Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. |
| Senate Street | Marker is at the intersection of Sumter Street and Sumter Street, on the left when traveling north on Sumter Street. |
| Sumter Street | Marker is at the intersection of Gervais Street (U.S. 1/378) and Sumter Street, on the right when traveling east on Gervais Street. |
| Taylor Street | Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Taylor Street (South Carolina Highway 12), on the right when traveling north on Main Street. |
| Washington Street | Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Washington Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. |
| Wilson House | Marker is on Hampton Street, on the right when traveling west. |
| Assembly Street | Marker is at the intersection of Gervais Street (U.S. 1 - 378) and Assembly Street (U.S. 76), on the right when traveling east on Gervais Street. |
| Barnwell Street | Marker is at the intersection of Gervais Street (U.S. 1/378) and Barnwell Street, on the right when traveling east on Gervais Street. |
| Bull Street | Marker is at the intersection of Gervais Street (U.S. 1) and Bull Street, on the right when traveling east on Gervais Street. |
| DeBruhl-Marshall House | Marker is on Laurel Street near Marion Street, on the right when traveling west. |
| Gadsden Street | Marker is at the intersection of Gervais Street and Gadsden Street, on the right when traveling east on Gervais Street. |
| Huger Street | Marker is at the intersection of Gervais Street (U.S. 1/378) and Huger Street (U.S. 321), on the right when traveling east on Gervais Street. |
| Marion Street | Marker is at the intersection of Gervais Street (U.S. 1) and Marion Street, on the right when traveling east on Gervais Street. |
| Pickens Street | Marker is at the intersection of Gervais Street (U.S. 1) and Pickens Street, on the right when traveling east on Gervais Street. <font color=red> Reported missing.</font> |
| Williams Street / Gist Street | Marker is on Gervais Street (U.S. 1) near Williams Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| The East-West Streets In The City Of Columbia - Gervais Street | Marker is at the intersection of Gervais Street (U.S. 1) and Main Street, on the left when traveling west on Gervais Street. |
| The North-South Streets in The City Of Columbia / Richardson Street | Marker is at the intersection of Gervais Street (U.S. 1) and Main Street, on the right when traveling east on Gervais Street. |
| "Commissioners' Oak" | Marker can be reached from S. Main Street, on the right when traveling south. |
| Courthouse Square | Marker is on Washington Street near Main Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| Thomas Taylor / Taylor Cemetery | Marker is on Richland Street near Barnwell Street, on the right when traveling west. |
| Congaree River Bridges | Marker is on Gervais Street (U.S. 1/378), on the right when traveling west. |
| Site of Palmetto Iron Works | Marker is at the intersection of Richland Street and Lincoln Street, on the left when traveling west on Richland Street. |
| Old State Road | Marker is on State Road (State Highway 2), on the right when traveling south. |
| "Chesnut Cottage" | Marker is on Hampton Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| Birthplace of General Maxcy Gregg | Marker is on Senate Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| Cemetery of the Columbia Hebrew Benevolent Society | Marker is at the intersection of Gadsden Street and Richland Street, on the left when traveling north on Gadsden Street. |
| Columbia Canal | Marker is on Gervais Street (U.S. 1) near Gist Street, on the left when traveling east. |
| Ebenezer Lutheran Church | Marker is on Richland Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| Entrance to Cemetery of the Columbia Hebrew Benevolent Society | Marker is on Gadsden Street, on the right when traveling south. |
| First Baptist Church | Marker is on Hampton Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| First Presbyterian Church | Marker is on Marion Street north of Lady Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| Former Site of Columbia Theological Seminary | Marker is on Blanding Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| Governor's Mansion | Marker is at the intersection of Lincoln Street and Richland Street, on the left when traveling north on Lincoln Street. |
| Hampton - Preston House | Marker is on Blanding Street. |
| Horry-Guignard House | Marker is on Senate Street just west of Pickens Street, on the right when traveling west. |
| Ladson Presbyterian Church | Marker is on Sumter Street near Blanding Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| Last Home of Wade Hampton | Marker is on Senate Street near Barnwell Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| Old State Fair Grounds | Marker is on Elmwood Avenue (U.S. 76), on the right when traveling west. |
| Original Site of Winthrop College | Marker is on Henderson Street, on the right when traveling south. |
| Sherman's Headquarters | Marker can be reached from Gervais Street, on the right when traveling west. <font color=red> Reported missing.</font> |
| Site of Blanding House | Marker is on Blanding Street near Marion Street, on the right when traveling west. |
| Site of Columbia Female Academy | Marker is on Washington Street, on the right when traveling west. |
| Site of Columbia Male Academy | Marker is on Pickens Street near Laurel Street, on the left when traveling south. |
| Site of Gibbes House | Marker is on Hampton Street, on the right when traveling west. |
| Site of Parade Ground | Marker is on Greene Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| Site of Wayside Hospital | Marker is on Gervais Street (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling east. |
| South Carolina State Hospital | Marker is at the intersection of Bull Street (U.S. 76) and Elmwood Avenue, in the median on Bull Street. |
| St. Peter's Church and Ursuline Convent | Marker is on Assembly Street near Taylor Street (South Carolina Highway 12), on the right when traveling south. |
| Trinity Episcopal Church | Marker is on Sumter Street, on the left when traveling south. |
| University of South Carolina | Marker is on Sumter Street near College Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| Washington Street Methodist Church | Marker is at the intersection of Marion Street and Washington Street, on the right when traveling north on Marion Street. |
| First Presbyterian Church | Marker is on Marion Street near Lady Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church | Marker is on Assembly Street, on the right when traveling south. |
UFO Sightings Near Olympia
41 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Olympia.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia, SC | 2014 | Round changing shape UFO with multiple fins spotted flying over Columbia South Carolina near forest acres. |
| Columbia, SC | 2014 | 3 light blue lights and an oval shaped craft hovering over columbia sc interstate 26. |
| Columbia, SC | 2013 | Moving single white light in sky that changed directions then halted until it faded from sight. |
| Columbia, SC | 2013 | Five orange lights over columbia sc |
| Columbia, SC | 2013 | Big red orb hovering above treeline. |
| West columbia, SC | 2013 | I saw 5 or 6 light in the sky they were really bright and moving really rapidly it move side to side and then it stood still for a minu |
| Columbia, SC | 2012 | Bright light with red changing shapes and moving very slowy side to side up and down |
| Columbia, SC | 2012 | Orange/red round shaped object in the sky. Looked like a round circle of fire with a fan shaped top that also appeared to be on fire. |
| Columbia, SC | 2012 | My husband and I was driving on Charlesron highway towards lexingtin exit 61 when a bright green shaped object appeared in the middle o |
| Columbia, SC | 2012 | Very bright light passing overhead at observational speed |
| Columbia, SC | 2012 | Respecfully i dont have time to type a full report,but tonight my family and i saw a object moving in a straight line at a speed around |
| Columbia, SC | 2012 | Greenish blue light |
| West columbia, SC | 2012 | ORANGE GLOWING OBJECT SEEN IN NIGHT SKY |
| Columbia, SC | 2011 | Mulitiple sightings of the same UFO. |
| Columbia, SC | 2011 | Yesterday, 11 May 2011, I noticed a white circle in the sky above my neighbor’s trees at the same time I heard a plan engine. Within |
| Columbia, SC | 2011 | Round metallic jellyfish-like craft with white blinking lights flies over car low & slow, Columbia, SC |
| Columbia, SC | 2011 | Glowy orange lights on Cayce side of the river. |
| West columbia, SC | 2011 | 50-100 "stars" flying in a line across the sky, almost like a close up constellation. |
| Columbia, SC | 2010 | On July 3, 2010 at 2:33 am I was traveling north on interstate I-77 just passed mile marker 8, in South Carolina. At the time, there w |
| Columbia, SC | 2010 | Nearly stationary teardrop shaped with short contrail over Richland County |
| Columbia, SC | 2009 | Driving on the highway and saw something fall out of the sky. |
| Columbia, SC | 2009 | vertical lights 3 with one on each side columbia S.C |
| Columbia, SC | 2009 | Red fireball UFOs over South Carolina in controlled flight to a northerly direction seen south of Columbia |
| West columbia, SC | 2009 | Soundless mysterious flashes of light in the southern sky |
| Columbia, SC | 2008 | I've built model aricraft for years, yet never saw anything like this.... |
| Columbia, SC | 2005 | White objects at high altitude and high speeds during clear daytime conditions. |
| Columbia (70 miles south of, on i-26 west), SC | 2003 | Enormous Round Object with Lights in the Sky |
| Columbia, SC | 2003 | The three craft where flying with very little sound, low and slow. |
| Columbia, SC | 2001 | I saw a flaming object falling from the sky at a tremendous rate of speed. |
| Columbia, SC | 2001 | Star-like object reported in Natchitoches, LA seen previously in South Carolina |
| Columbia, SC | 2001 | My friend and I observed a bright light that appeared to be a star, zig-zagging up and down while going straigt, at a very fast speed. |
| Columbia (near ft. jackson), SC | 1998 | Saw small cone shaped object near Fort Jackson army base. |
| Columbia, SC | 1998 | Brightly lighted craft hovering over us on Interstate 26. Had lights shining down from the craft as well as lights shining up into the |
| Columbia, SC | 1997 | Light in sky made 90 degree turn |
| Columbia, SC | 1995 | Driver & passenger witness "triad of extremely bright lights" in perfectly triangular pattern. Lights faded. |
| Columbia, SC | 1984 | I do not know whats going on. I have strange dreams of very hightech information thats ruining my life. |
| Columbia/denmark (between; on us 321), SC | 1984 | Large object with lights at tree top level. |
| Columbia, SC | 1978 | A large circular craft with many different colored lights blinking around it (like they were windows or lights on the craft). |
| Columbia, SC | 1974 | Columbia, South Carolina 1974 Sighting. |
| Columbia, SC | 1968 | When I was 10, both me and my brother saw a triangular-shaped UFO floating in front of our house. |
| West columbia, SC | 1954 | 3circles together, very bright lighting around them and on them, silver, like 3 wedding rings together |
Haunted Places Near Olympia
5 reported haunted locations found near Olympia.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Longstreet Theatre | The haunting of Longstreet Theatre relates directly to it's history of being used as a military hospital during the Civil War. It has long been rumored the morgue was housed in the basement of this building in a room that now serves as the "Green Room" for the theatre. The "Green Room" actually is three barrel-vaulted alcoves made out of brick. Many stories have circulated among the student population of sightings and strange noises, especially late at night. So convinced are some theatre stu... |
| Olympia Road | the abandoned mill - near the fairgrounds - Several years ago when children were forced to work, there was a mill that a deranged man owned. Many children died of exhaustion, and the owner put their bodies in the furnace. It is a high spiritual place, and there have been many odd happenings here, including the furnace mysteriously turning on and the sound of children crying. There is a story on this website in the hauntings section. - April 2008 Correction: Whoever submitted that to you mere... |
| Riverside Estates | In the early 19th century, the land currently occupied by the Riverside Estates Apartment Complex was a plantation adjacent to the Congaree River. Documentation states that the plantation owner would discard unwanted slave babies into the outhouses and as a result, they would die from in suffocation in human excrement. Today, many of the residents claim to hear babies crying in their toilets. Some claim to see faces in their toilet water and others even claim that these phenomena have caused ... |
| The Congaree River Bridge | Haunted by a young girl who hitchhikes and asks her benefactor who picks her up to take her to her home and disappears in the car on the way there. |
| University of South Carolina | In the catacombs, there is supposed to be a 'Third Eye Man', a ghost with what looks like a third eye in the middle of his forehead. The sightings started in the eighties.- December Update: A visitor read the description of the Third Eye Man, the stories actually go back much farther than the '80's, the earliest story they have found is from about 1946. In the archives they found an article written by a student about being accosted in the catacombs by a man who was taller than natural and app... |
Mines Near Olympia
2 mining sites from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) found near Olympia.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| CAYCE QUARRY | Crushed, Broken Granite - Surface (Active) |
| COLUMBIA QUARRY | Crushed, Broken Granite - Surface (Active) |
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What is the population of Olympia?
Olympia has a population of 1,301 residents and is located in South Carolina. The population density is 1,832 people per square mile, spread across 0.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 21.8 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 39.4% female and 60.6% male.
Is Olympia expensive to live in?
Olympia is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 93.7 / below the baseline of 100. The median home value is $189,200 (33% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,214 per month.
What is the weather like in Olympia?
Olympia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 43.7 inches, with 1.2 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Olympia?
The unemployment rate in Olympia is 6.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $1,077. There are 8,854 business establishments in the area, including 628 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 27 minutes, and 0.0% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Olympia?
The median home value in Olympia is $189,200. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $207,427. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,214. Fair market rent is $982 for a 1-bedroom and $1,155 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 17.3%. The average annual property tax is $3,132.
How are the schools in Olympia?
Schools in Olympia score 5.5 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 2.2% of adults in Olympia hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 67.0% have completed high school. 11.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.
How healthy is Olympia?
The obesity rate in Olympia is 45.9% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 25.8% of adults are smokers. 35.4% are physically inactive. 30.5% of residents report depression. 13.9% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 68.9% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,588.
What is transportation like in Olympia?
The average commute in Olympia is 27 minutes. 84.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 0.0% work from home.
What are the demographics of Olympia?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Olympia is 75% White, 0.9% Black or African American, 17% Hispanic or Latino. 85.1% of residents speak only English at home. 0.9% of the population are military veterans. 6.0% of residents have a disability. 86.1% have health insurance coverage.
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