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South Charleston

South Charleston, WV, United States of America · West Virginia

Destination guide

About South Charleston

South Charleston is a city in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States. It is located to the west of the state capital of Charleston. The population was 13,639 at the 2020 census. It was established in 1906, but not incorporated until 1917. The Criel Mound built by the Adena culture is adjacent to the city's downtown business district.

Best time
May - Oct
Language
English
Currency
USD ($)
Timezone
America/New_York
Population
13,647
Elevation
183 m

Local guide

Things to do

Experiences and activities travelers enjoy around the destination.

5 spotsView all
  • Glendale ParkPark · Glendale Park, South Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
  • Timberland ParkPark · Timberland Park, South Charleston, WV 25303, United States of America
  • Joplin ParkPark · Joplin Park, South Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
  • North Charleston Recreation CenterPark · North Charleston Recreation Center, Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
  • Blackwell ParkPark · Blackwell Park, Spring Hill, South Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Sightseeing

Top attractions

Landmarks and sights travelers visit around the destination.

5 spotsView all
  • Criel MoundSightseeing · Criel Mound, 7th Avenue, South Charleston, WV 25303, United States of America
  • Staunton ParkPark · Staunton Park, South Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
  • Tenth Avenue ParkPark · Tenth Avenue Park, South Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
  • Burial AtendantsSightseeing · Burial Atendants, MacCorkle Avenue Southwest, South Charleston, WV 25303, United States of America
  • Second Avenue ParkPark · Second Avenue Park, South Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

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FAQs about South Charleston

May - Oct

Location

South Charleston, WV, United States of America

South Charleston, WV, United States of America

38.3684° N, 81.6996° W

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