Hartsville Attractions
Hartsville (pop. 7,500) got its name from Captain Thomas E. Hart. In 1894, Major Coker formed the high school that became Coker College. Major Coker also established a number of companies that helped establish the town.
Coker College
Coker College in Hartsville was established in 1894 as Welsh Neck High School, when Major James Lide Coker chartered a private academy. In 1908, when South Carolina created a statewide public school system, Major Coker helped convert the academy to Coker College for Women. Today, Coker College is a 4-year liberal arts college.
Coker College
300 East College Avenue
Hartsville, SC 29550-3797
United States
300 East College Avenue
Hartsville, SC 29550-3797
United States
Phone 1 (843) 383-8050
Fax 1 (843) 383-8056
Coker Experimental Farms
The Coker Experimental Farms located in southeast Hartsville features exhibits housed in an original dairy barn. They show the impact of the Coker Pedigreed Seed Company on Southern agriculture. The company was founded in 1903.
Hartsville Museum and Sculpture Courtyard
The Hartsville Museum and Sculpture Courtyard is located in a 1930s Post Office building. The museum presents local history and art exhibits.
Hartsville Museum
Box 431
Hartsville, SC 29551-0431
United States
Box 431
Hartsville, SC 29551-0431
United States
Phone 1 (843) 383-3005
Fax 1 (843) 383-2477
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 14:00 |
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
