About Lancaster

Although Lancaster is only 61 miles north of Columbia, South Carolina, its position along the border with North Carolina places the city within 42 miles of Charlotte. First inhabited by Native Americans and later settlers from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Lancaster’s population is now pushing 63,000 people. Duracell, Cardinal Healthcare, U.S. Textiles Corporation, and ZF Lemforder Corporation are the largest employers in Lancaster and operate extensive manufacturing facilities in town. Most residents that do not work locally either work in Columbia, a 75-minute drive away, or Charlotte, 55 minutes north.

Springs Memorial Hospital serves residents of an apartment or home rental in Lancaster and is one of the leading medical centers in the region. The University of South Carolina’s Lancaster Campus not only boosts the youthful local population but also provides valuable resources and facilities that are often shared with the surrounding community. Residents of a Lancaster house or apartment for rent love participating in community activities, including the Carolina Legends Music Festival, Civil War Encampment, and Put Your Heart in the Arts Gala. The Lancaster County School District provides exceptional public educations through its K-12 campuses that have received over $100 million in renovations since 2002. The Lancaster Golf Club is located on the outskirts of town and provides well-kept courses as well as beautiful views of the surrounding region.

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