It lies in the state's Pee Dee region, 8 miles (13 km) from the North Carolina border.

They are a relatively small American Indian tribe that has occupied the Pee Dee region for several centuries.

While they received state recognition from the Government of South Carolina just after the beginning of the 21st Century, they have been seeking federal acknowledgment since 1976.

While today the tribe consists of just over 200 enrolled members, they were once a significant cultural and political power in the region.

Their profound influence and continual presence in the area is why the region bears the Pee Dee name.

[6] This area is within territory occupied by the Pee Dee of the South Appalachian Mississippian culture for several hundred years.

Among their earthwork monuments is Town Creek Indian Mound, an important regional ceremonial site that was occupied from about 1150 to 1400 CE in Montgomery County, North Carolina, before they abandoned it for unknown reasons.

"[10] According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.1 square miles (2.8 km2), all land.