Our Town

Carlisle was formerly known as Fish Dam. It was named after a dam built by Native Americans on Broad River in the 1700’s to aid in their fishing efforts. The dam is still there. Sumter National Forest, a well-known recreational area managed by the U.S. Forest Service and named for Thomas Sumter who fought the British during the Revolutionary War, is located just outside of Carlisle. Carlisle is only fifteen minutes from Union and less than an hour from big cities such as Charlotte, Spartanburg, and Columbia. Whether it’s the dense woodlands, towering white clouds against a powder-blue sky, a spectacular rainbow at Broad River, or the sweet smell of nature, Carlisle is a forest paradise; ideal for nature walks, camping, hunting (deer and turkey), fishing, boating, horseback riding, and other outdoor activities and fun.

Other Facts

Carlisle, SC, shares the name with 10 other incorporated towns, cities, and counties throughout the world. By population, Carlisle, SC, is the smallest town or city called Carlisle in the world. Carlisle is a great place to live – Beautiful – Bonded – Historic! The Carlisle Town Hall is named after Janie Glymph Goree, mayor of Carlisle for 18 years (1978 to 1996). There is also a street in Carlisle named after the former mayor – Janie Glymph Goree highway.

Incorporated December 22, 1891