Gilbert is a small town in western Lexington County, located about 30 miles from Columbia. It’s best known for its strong agricultural roots and the annual Lexington County Peach Festival.
Community Vibe
Gilbert offers a close-knit small-town atmosphere surrounded by farmland and open spaces. Community events, especially the Peach Festival, are central to local life, and the area is dotted with family farms, schools, and residential neighborhoods.
History
Settled in the 1700s, Gilbert developed as an agricultural hub and has long been tied to farming traditions in Lexington County. The Peach Festival, first held in 1959, remains one of its defining cultural celebrations.
County
Gilbert is in Lexington County.
Schools
Gilbert is part of Lexington School District One. Schools include Gilbert Primary, Gilbert Elementary, Gilbert Middle, and Gilbert High School.
Commute
Gilbert is located along U.S. Highway 378, about a 35–40 minute drive to downtown Columbia. The town is also convenient to Lexington and Lake Murray’s southern shores.
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