Darlington, SC
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About Darlington
- • David Beasley, former South Carolina governor and World Food Programme director, is from Darlington.
- • The Darlington Stripe, a mark on a race car, originated at Darlington Raceway.
- • Darlington Raceway's Southern 500 race established the town as a NASCAR hub.
- • A nuclear weapon accident occurred near Darlington in 1958, scattering plutonium.
- • The Great Depression greatly impacted Darlington's cotton-based economy.
- • It was named for General Thomas Darlington around 1798 and incorporated in 1835.
- • With around 6,000 residents, it's smaller than nearby Florence.
- • Sitting at 148 feet, the city is relatively flat compared to other SC regions.
- • Manufacturing and agriculture are the top industries in Darlington.
- • A nostalgic and comfortable feeling of Southern hospitality fills the air.
- • The Carolina Panthers, located in Charlotte, are the nearest NFL team.
- • In 1950, Johnny Mantz won the Southern 500, shocking the racing world.
