Map of Boykin CDP, South Carolina

Boykin is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Kershaw County, South Carolina, United States. Its population was 100 as of the 2010 census. Boykin is located on South Carolina Highway 261, 9 miles (14 km) south of Camden. It is named for John Boykin, an early resident.

Boykin CDP overview:
Name:	Boykin CDP
LSAD Code:	57
LSAD Description:	CDP (suffix)
State:	South Carolina
County:	Kershaw County
Elevation:	164 ft (50 m)
Total Area:	7.069 sq mi (18.31 km²)
Land Area:	6.881 sq mi (17.82 km²)
Water Area:	0.188 sq mi (0.49 km²)
Total Population:	100
Population Density:	14/sq mi (5.5/km²)
Area code:	803, 839
FIPS code:	4508110
GNISfeature ID:	1246960

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History

On May 5, 1860, at least two dozen individuals drowned in the Boykin Mill Pond when a flatboat they were enjoying an excursion on sank after it struck a stump, began taking on water and those onboard panicked and moved toward one end of the boat. It tipped, dumping the more than 50 people on the flatboat into the water.

The Battle of Boykin’s Mill was fought in Boykin on April 18, 1865. It marked the last battle of the American Civil War fought in South Carolina and was the site of the last Union officer killed in action during the conflict. Boykin’s Mill was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.

Midfield Plantation was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.