Town of Elgin – Kershaw County – South Carolina
Town Hall : 803.438.2362
On behalf of the citizens of Elgin, I would like to welcome you to our town. Whether you are a newcomer settling permanentely in our community or a visitor here for just a short stay, I know you will enjoy your time here, as the people of Elgin will greet you with a sincere welcome. We are proud of our “home town" atmosphere.
Elgin was once called “Blaney”. The name change came about in the 1960s when the Elgin Watch Company opened a plant here. People voted to change the name from Blaney to Elgin. Reminders of the old name remain with Blaney Elementary School, Blaney Baptist Church, and Blaney Fire Department.
Elgin is located on U.S. Highway #1 between Camden and Columbia. The population of the Town of Elgin is only about 1000 people, but the surrounding areas add up to about 25, 000.
We welcome new businesses and industry and look forward to continued growth. Elgin is scheduled to complete its new sewer system in 2005. The Town is also in the planning stages of a new Municipal Complex that will house the Town Hall, Fire Department, and Police Department.
Mayor Pete James