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Scranton, South Carolina

Scranton is a small town in southern Florence County, located between Coward and Lake City along US Hwy 52. It offers visitors a quiet stop with rural scenery, local businesses, community spaces, and easy access to nearby Florence County attractions. Journeying here works well as part of a day trip that includes Lake City, Coward, or Lynches River County Park.

Scranton offers visitors a quiet look at rural Pee Dee life. The town is surrounded by farmland, local businesses, and country roads. It is a simple stop on a Florence County backroads trip.

What makes Scranton Special?

The town is known for traditional Southern food with a barbecue buffet served in a restored schoolhouse. This kind of local dining experience gives visitors a taste of small-town hospitality and Pee Dee flavor. It is a simple but memorable reason to slow down and explore Scranton.

Scranton is also home to parks and recreation spaces. The town offers a walking track, City Hall Park, tennis courts, and Weatherford Park. These community spaces adds to the local charm. They also make the town a nice stop for families and outdoor breaks.

UPCOMING EVENTS IN SCRANTON, SC
Schoolhouse BBQ sign in Scranton, SC
Paddling the Lynches River

Things to See & Do

Take a drive along US Hwy 52. Look for small-town streetscapes, local businesses, and rural scenery. Stop by the town’s community recreation areas. Enjoy a walk, a park visit, or a quiet outdoor break.

Don’t miss your chance to check out Schoolhouse BBQ. Schoolhouse BBQ is open Thursday through Saturday from 10:30AM – 8PM and Sunday from 10:30AM – 2PM.

Scranton also connects visitors to outdoor adventure through local paddling experiences. Riverrat’s Canoe and Kayak Rentals helps visitors access the SC Revolutionary Rivers National Water Trail and discover the blackwater rivers tied to Francis Marion history.

Plan Your Visit

Scranton is located about 20 miles south of the city of Florence down US Hwy 52. With its location between Lake City and Coward, it’s scenery and outdoor exploration make it a perfect stop.

For local town information, contact Scranton Town Clerk
Scranton Town Clerk
Address: 1818 US Hwy 52, Scranton, SC 29591
Phone: (843) 389 – 2222
Hours: Mon – Fri 8:30AM – 5PM

Scranton sign hanging in Schoolhouse BBQ

Places to Explore in Scranton, SC

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  • Play, Outdoors, Kayaking, Kid Friendly | 2740 Indigo Landing Rd, Scranton, SC 29591, USA

    Riverrats Canoe and Kayak Rentals

    Barry Frick has always been known as the RiverRat. He's paddled Lynches River since he was just a boy. In 2008, Barry bought six old canoes from a buddy. He would let his friend...

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  • Event Venues, Wedding Venues | 2857 Old Charleston Rd, Scranton, SC 29591, USA

    Blue Robin Farm

    Blue Robin Farm Event Venues, Wedding Venues located at 2857 Old Charleston Rd, Scranton, SC 29591, USA

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  • Shopping, Farmer's Market, Lake City Shopping | 2115 Olanta Hwy, Scranton, SC 29591, USA

    McKenzie Farms

    ​McKenzie Farms and Nursery is located on Hwy 341 between Lake City and Olanta SC.. We have been producing vegetables and other crops here since the mid 1960's. We grow watermel...

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  • Bar, Bars & Breweries, Night Life | 1495 Olanta Hwy, Scranton, SC 29591, USA

    Cobbs Corner

    Cobbs Corner Bar, Bars & Breweries, Night Life located at 1495 Olanta Hwy, Scranton, SC 29591, USA

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  • Car Repair | 2506 McAllister Mill Rd #2, Scranton, SC 29591, USA

    Robert's 4wd Service Center

    Robert's 4wd Service Center Car Repair located at 2506 McAllister Mill Rd #2, Scranton, SC 29591, USA

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  • Dining, Pizza, Italian, Lake City Dining, Locally Owned Dining | 2112 US-52, Scranton, SC 29591, USA

    Cartoni's Pizza | Italian

    Welcome to Cartoni's Pizza, a beloved culinary gem located at 2112 US-52 in Scranton, SC! Known for its authentic Italian flavors and inviting atmosphere, Cartoni's Pizza has be...

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  • Dining, Bbq, Buffet, Lake City Dining, Locally Owned Dining | 2252 US-52, Scranton, SC 29591, USA

    Schoolhouse Bar-B-Que

    Schoolhouse Bar-B-Que Dining, Bbq, Buffet, Lake City Dining, Locally Owned Dining located at 2252 US-52, Scranton, SC 29591, USA

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  • Store, Services, Printing And Design | 1694, 1692 US-52, Scranton, SC 29591, USA

    M2M Print Shop Plus, LLC

    M2M Print Shop Plus, LLC Store, Services, Printing And Design located at 1694, 1692 US-52, Scranton, SC 29591, USA

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  • Shopping, National Brand Stores | 2104 US-52, Scranton, SC 29591, USA

    Dollar General

    Dollar General Shopping, National Brand Stores located at 2104 US-52, Scranton, SC 29591, USA

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  • Store, Shopping, Sporting Goods, Services, Printing And Design | 1909 US-52, Scranton, SC 29591, USA

    Carter's Sporting Goods & Trophy Co.

    We have all your awards for school, churches, pageants, competitions, etc.School or Rec sports equipment, hunting and fishing supplies.Come on by.

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