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SC Picture Project / Bamberg County / Sweden

The small community of Sweden sits in Bamberg County, right below the Orangeburg County line. The largest city within a 50-mile radius is South Carolina’s state capital, Columbia, located about 40 miles to the north.

Town of Sweden

Tom Taylor of Greenville, 2012 © Do Not Use Without Written Consent

The Charleston and Hamburg Railroad was built in 1832 and brought substantial development to this area. Bamberg County was established in 1897 and named for local resident William Seaborn Bamberg.

Ruins in Sweden, SC

Tom Taylor of Greenville, 2012 © Do Not Use Without Written Consent

Nearby Branchville in Orangeburg County has a wonderful railroad museum, if you are interested in learning more about South Carolina railroads.

Plan Your Trip: Sweden

Where is Sweden located?
Address: Charleston Augusta Road, Sweden, SC 29113
GPS Coordinates: 33.379038,-81.136312
What else should I see?
Willow Swamp Baptist Church 5 miles
Denmark High School 5.7 miles
Bethel Park United Methodist Church 5.8 miles
AT&T Building 5.8 miles
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