Where is Ladson, South Carolina, USA?

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Where is Ladson Located? - Ladson is a city located in the Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester County of South Carolina, United States. Ladson lies between 35.052565 Degrees North latitudes and 97.9364326 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Ladson Located?

Ladson is a city located in the Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester County of South Carolina, United States. Ladson lies between 35.052565 Degrees North latitudes and 97.9364326 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Ladson city is 15550 people and the city has a total area of 7.03 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Ladson, South Carolina Quick Facts

Property Details
CommunityLadson (Census-Designated Place)
CountiesBerkeley County and Dorchester County
StateSouth Carolina
State CapitalColumbia
US RegionSouthern United States
Latitude32.9854° N
Longitude80.1095° W
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Land Area15.43 sq mi
Water Area0.15 sq mi
Total Area15.58 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)15,550
Population DensityApproximately 1,008 per sq mi
ZIP Codes29456
Area Code843, 854
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code45-39985
Metropolitan AreaCharleston–North Charleston Metropolitan Area

Transportation and Connectivity in Ladson

Category Details
Nearest AirportCharleston International Airport
IATA CodeCHS
Major HighwaysInterstate 26, U.S. Route 78, South Carolina Highway 27
Public TransitCARTA Bus Service
Rail ServiceCSX freight rail; Amtrak service available in North Charleston
Regional AccessDirect connections to Charleston, Summerville, and Columbia
  • Interstate 26: Provides quick access to Charleston, Columbia, and South Carolina's interstate highway network.
  • Charleston International Airport: Located about 12 miles southeast, offering domestic passenger flights across the United States.
  • CARTA: Operates regional bus services connecting Ladson with North Charleston, Summerville, and downtown Charleston.
  • U.S. Route 78: Serves as a major commercial corridor linking Ladson with neighboring communities.

Top Places to Visit in Ladson, South Carolina

Landmark Name Type
Exchange ParkCommunity Park
North Charleston Wannamaker County ParkCounty Park
Crowfield Golf ClubGolf Course
Colonial Dorchester State Historic SiteHistoric Site
Ashley River ParkRegional Park
Gahagan ParkRecreation Park
Summerville Dorchester MuseumMuseum
Middleton PlaceHistoric Plantation
Magnolia Plantation and GardensHistoric Garden
Charleston Historic DistrictHistoric District

Driving Distances from Ladson, South Carolina to Nearby Cities

City State Distance (mi) Approx. Drive Time
SummervilleSouth Carolina610 minutes
North CharlestonSouth Carolina1015 minutes
Goose CreekSouth Carolina915 minutes
CharlestonSouth Carolina2030 minutes
Moncks CornerSouth Carolina2330 minutes
WalterboroSouth Carolina4750 minutes
GeorgetownSouth Carolina761 hour 25 minutes
ColumbiaSouth Carolina1041 hour 45 minutes
SavannahGeorgia1082 hours
Myrtle BeachSouth Carolina982 hours

Colleges and Universities near Ladson, South Carolina

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Charleston Southern UniversityPrivateUniversityBusiness, education, nursing, and liberal arts
Trident Technical CollegePublicTechnical CollegeWorkforce training, healthcare, engineering technology, and transfer programs
The CitadelPublicMilitary CollegeLeadership, engineering, business, and military education
College of CharlestonPublicUniversityLiberal arts, marine biology, business, and historic campus
Medical University of South CarolinaPublicMedical UniversityMedicine, nursing, dentistry, and biomedical research

Waterbodies in Ladson, South Carolina

Ashley River, Eagle Creek Reservoir, Foster Creek, Goose Creek Reservoir, Oakbrook Lake, Goose Creek, Ashley River Watershed, Cooper River (nearby)

Stadiums in Ladson

Exchange Park Athletic Fields, Charleston Southern University Buccaneer Field (nearby), Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park (nearby), North Charleston Athletic Center, Summerville High School Stadium

Ladson, South Carolina — Key Historical Facts

  • Ladson originated as a railroad community during the late nineteenth century along the South Carolina Railway corridor connecting Charleston with inland communities.
  • The community was named after the prominent Ladson family, whose influence extended across South Carolina's Lowcountry.
  • For much of the twentieth century, Ladson remained a rural agricultural area before suburban development accelerated following the expansion of the Charleston metropolitan region.
  • Improved highway infrastructure, including Interstate 26, encouraged residential growth and industrial development throughout the area.
  • Today, Ladson is a rapidly growing community within the Charleston metropolitan area, known for its convenient location, business parks, and access to the region's historic and coastal attractions.

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