Bethune is a small town in Kershaw County, South Carolina, United States.

Originally, the settlers named the town "Lynchwood", and in 1828 they established a post office.

After the railroads came to the area, the town was officially chartered in 1900 and the name changed to honor Daniel Murdock Bethune.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Bethune has a total area of 1.10 square miles (2.85 km2), all land.

The racial makeup of the town was 89.77% White, 9.66% African American, 0.28% Pacific Islander, 0.28% from other races.

[11] The Bethune Chicken Strut was an annual festival that took place every April but not longer exists.

The festival included a parade on Main Street, a classic car show, carnival rides and live musical performances.