Simpson Hardware and Sports

Specialties

We carry something for everyone. From shoes to clothing to lawn and garden supples, we have something any member of your family would enjoy. We carry name brands like Under Armour, Nike, Adidas, Patagonia, North Face and many more.

History

Established in 1951.

Simpson Hardware Co. was founded in 1951 by the late Carl Simpson, Jr. with the purchase of a store on Broad Street in Camden, SC. Several years later, a second store was opened in Hartsville, SC. After selling the Camden location, Mr. Simpson purchased the Boyle Hardware store in Sumter, SC. That store was opened under the Simpson Hardware name on West Liberty Street in 1961. After one move several blocks away, the original Simpson Hardware in Sumter still remains on West Liberty Street.

In 1963, a second Simpson Hardware location was founded at the Palmetto Plaza Shopping on Guignard Drive under the guidance of Carl Simpson, III. Simpson Plaza Hardware grew rapidly and moved twice within the shopping center. It settled in its last location there in 1977. With growth, this basic hardware store became widely known for its sporting goods and lawn and garden departments.

The Palmetto Plaza location burned to the ground on April 9, 2000. After several temporary moves, Simpson Plaza Har

Meet the Business Owner

Carl S.

Business Owner

Owner of all 4 Simpson Hardware and Sports locations