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Simpson Hardware Co. was founded in 1951 by the late Carl Simpson, Jr. with the purchase of stores in Camden, Hartsville and later Sumter, SC. Carl Simpson, III opened a second location at Palmetto Plaza in Sumter in 1963. With growth, this basic hardware store became widely known for its sporting goods, lawn and garden departments, and legendary customer service. On April 9, 2000 the Palmetto Plaza store burned to the ground. After several temporary moves, Simpson Hardware opened in its new building on Wesmark Boulevard in 2002 and the business has continued to grow. Today there are five Simpson Hardware locations: three in Sumter, one in Manning, and one in Lake City and our stores have something for everyone. In 2024, Carl Simpson, III passed away but his 3 daughters and 3 sons-in-law continue to lead the business in his honor. We welcome you to visit any of our authentically local Simpson Hardware stores.