Darlington, town and unitary authority, geographic and historic county of Durham, northeastern England, bounded on the south by the River Tees. The main population centre, old Darlington town, lies on the River Skerne near its confluence with the Tees.
Darlington, a vibrant market town in County Durham, is steeped in railway history and Victorian charm. Known as the birthplace of the modern railway, Darlington blends rich industrial heritage with lively markets, cultural attractions, and green spaces.
Originally a heavily wooded area, the settlement of what is now Darlington County began in earnest after 1736 and 1737 when the province of South Carolina set aside a vast area of land for the Welsh Baptists of Delaware. This Welsh Tract bordered both sides of the Pee Dee River.
Darlington's leading athletics club, Darlington Harriers AC, was formed in 1891 and has had a number of successful athletes wearing the club colours as well as competing internationally at Commonwealth, European and Olympic Games (London 1908, London 1948 and Tokyo 1964).
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Find directions to Darlington, SC, browse local businesses, landmarks, get current traffic estimates, road conditions, and more. Darlington, nestled in the northeastern part of South Carolina, is a city renowned for its rich history and its deep ties to the world of motorsports.
At Darlington Raceway, 23XI Racing's Tyler Reddick earned his 12th career win and his fourth in the first six races of the 2026 NASCAR Cup season.