A rural farming scene with people working in a field. There are stacks of hay surrounding the area, and a person is guiding cattle under the bright sunlight. The open landscape in the background suggests a spacious and pastoral setting.
A rural farming scene with people working in a field. There are stacks of hay surrounding the area, and a person is guiding cattle under the bright sunlight. The open landscape in the background suggests a spacious and pastoral setting.

History

A proud farming town in Barnwell, SC.

A small rural village nestled among expansive green fields. The area is dotted with clusters of colorful buildings and winding dirt roads, surrounded by lush vegetation and sparse trees. The hazy sky suggests a typical day in the countryside.
A small rural village nestled among expansive green fields. The area is dotted with clusters of colorful buildings and winding dirt roads, surrounded by lush vegetation and sparse trees. The hazy sky suggests a typical day in the countryside.
A rural landscape with a wide expanse of green farmland stretching into the distance, bordered by lush trees and rolling hills in the background. A few farm buildings, including silos and barns, are visible amid the fields. The sky is partly cloudy, with white clouds scattered across a blue sky. A narrow road runs alongside the farm, flanked by utility poles.
A rural landscape with a wide expanse of green farmland stretching into the distance, bordered by lush trees and rolling hills in the background. A few farm buildings, including silos and barns, are visible amid the fields. The sky is partly cloudy, with white clouds scattered across a blue sky. A narrow road runs alongside the farm, flanked by utility poles.
A serene rural landscape featuring a field with green crops in the foreground, bordered by dense forest leading to distant rolling hills under a clear sky. A solitary red barn and a piece of farm machinery are visible amid the natural setting, hinting at agricultural activity.
A serene rural landscape featuring a field with green crops in the foreground, bordered by dense forest leading to distant rolling hills under a clear sky. A solitary red barn and a piece of farm machinery are visible amid the natural setting, hinting at agricultural activity.

Farming town history

Welcome to Elko, SC

Nestled in Barnwell County, we are a proud farming town, cherished for our rich history and vibrant community.

Aerial view of a rural landscape featuring a small town with buildings scattered among green fields, patches of forests, and agricultural lands. The terrain stretches into the distance with a few hills visible on the horizon under a partially cloudy sky.
Aerial view of a rural landscape featuring a small town with buildings scattered among green fields, patches of forests, and agricultural lands. The terrain stretches into the distance with a few hills visible on the horizon under a partially cloudy sky.
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A small village composed of clustered stone buildings sits surrounded by expansive fields. The landscape is rural and serene, with a backdrop of dense forest on the hillsides. Agricultural plots are interspersed among the fields, showing a patchwork of earthy colors.
A small village composed of clustered stone buildings sits surrounded by expansive fields. The landscape is rural and serene, with a backdrop of dense forest on the hillsides. Agricultural plots are interspersed among the fields, showing a patchwork of earthy colors.
A rural village scene with a cluster of small houses positioned at the base of a green, tree-covered hillside. The buildings vary in color and material, with some displaying corrugated metal roofs and others made of stone or wood. Surrounding the village are neatly organized agricultural fields with visible row patterns, indicating active farming. The overall setting conveys a sense of rural tranquility, surrounded by lush vegetation.
A rural village scene with a cluster of small houses positioned at the base of a green, tree-covered hillside. The buildings vary in color and material, with some displaying corrugated metal roofs and others made of stone or wood. Surrounding the village are neatly organized agricultural fields with visible row patterns, indicating active farming. The overall setting conveys a sense of rural tranquility, surrounded by lush vegetation.

Our Rural Heritage

Elko thrives on agriculture, producing peanuts and cotton, and is home to a dedicated town council and vibrant farmers market.

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