Amazon to build last-mile delivery station in Calhoun County

Calhoun County announced that Amazon.com, Inc. has selected the Calhoun County I-26 Industrial Park as the site for a new 150,000+ square-foot last-mile delivery facility. Amazon purchased the land directly from the County following County Council’s approval, and broke ground in July 2026. The facility is tentatively scheduled to open in late 2027.

Amazon’s last-mile delivery stations power the final step of the delivery process, enabling faster delivery for customers across the Midlands region. The project is anticipated to bring more than 100 full- and part-time jobs to the region, with Amazon sharing more details as plans are finalized.

The Calhoun County I-26 Industrial Park is a 256-acre, County-owned park located at Sonntag Drive and Sires Lane in Gaston, South Carolina. With this announcement, Amazon joins the Starbucks roasting plant and The Fitts Company as tenants in the park.

“We are extremely pleased and proud that Amazon, a top-ranked Fortune 500 company, chose the Calhoun County I-26 Industrial Park for its last-mile delivery station. Investments such as this contribute greatly to the economic growth of our County, region, and state. We look forward to the partnership and to the benefits to the community through good paying jobs, assets to the tax base, and engaging community involvement,” said James Haigler, Chairman of Calhoun County Council.

“We want to thank Amazon for selecting the Calhoun County I-26 Industrial Park for its last-mile delivery station. To have a company of this caliber recognize the value of locating here is a testament to our assets, including our road and utility infrastructure and our proximity to a talented workforce. I also want to thank County Council and staff for doing what it took to put us in a position to succeed,” said John McLauchlin Jr., Director of Economic Development for Calhoun County.

“Calhoun County’s leadership and collaboration made this project possible, and we’re excited about what it means for the community,” says Sam Blatt, Senior Manager for Economic Development at Amazon. “Good jobs, fast delivery for customers, and a long-term investment in the Midlands. We’re proud to work with the County on this facility.”

All questions about Amazon’s operations should be directed to [email protected].

About Calhoun County

Calhoun County, South Carolina, is nestled in the heart of the Midlands, positioned along Interstate 26 between the state capital of Columbia and the Port of Charleston. The County pairs strong road and utility infrastructure with access to a talented regional workforce, making it a competitive destination for advanced manufacturing, distribution, and logistics investment. Calhoun County is home to globally recognized employers, including the Starbucks roasting plant and The Fitts Company, and remains committed to responsible growth that strengthens the local tax base and creates good paying jobs for its residents. To learn more, visit calhouncounty.sc.gov.