Former WestRock-Elgin Chip Mill 707 Whitehead Rd 60 Acres of Industrial Land for Lease in Lugoff, SC 29078

FOR LEASE OR BTS | ±60 ACRE SITE | RAIL SERVED (CSX)  -  707 Whitehead Road in Lugoff, South Carolina offers a rare, large-scale industrial opportunity available for lease or build-to-suit on an approximately 60-acre, rail-served site with active CSX service in the heart of Kershaw County. Formerly the WestRock–Elgin Chip Mill, the property is ideally suited for manufacturing, processing, bulk distribution, or build-to-suit operations requiring significant power capacity and efficient freight movement. The site includes an approximately 3,800-square-foot building suitable for office or support space, along with existing industrial infrastructure and on-site equipment including a railcar indexer, truck scale, crane, gantry chip loader, and overhead chip loading conveyor. 

The property is zoned I-1 in Kershaw County (Tax Map 322-00-00-013) and features an active approximately 2,000-foot CSX rail spur supporting inbound and outbound rail freight, providing a cost-efficient logistics solution for bulk, heavy, or high-volume users. Power is provided by Fairfield Electric Cooperative with existing capacity supporting up to 5 MW and expandable to approximately 9 MW with a conductor upgrade, and transmission line access is located approximately one mile from the site. Natural gas is available through Dominion Energy, with water supplied by an on-site well and sewer via septic.

Strategically located less than 25 miles from Columbia and near established industrial clusters in Elgin and Lugoff, the property offers strong access to South Carolina’s major transportation corridors including US-1, US-601, I-20, I-77, and I-26, enabling efficient regional distribution and streamlined port connectivity. The site is located approximately 0.8 mile from US-1, approximately 5 miles from I-20, and approximately 17 miles from I-77, and benefits from a strong labor base, nearby industrial users, and proven infrastructure. With flexible zoning, expandable power capacity, and existing rail and industrial improvements, 707 Whitehead Road presents a compelling platform for both immediate occupancy and long-term expansion.