Our History
Before the turn of the century, Dr. S.J. Summers, a family physician of the Cameron Community, brought from Mississippi the first pecan seedlings to be set out in South Carolina on a commercial scale. From that modest beginning, his son, David K. Summers, Sr., planted pecan orchards on the Summers Farm and elsewhere in South Carolina. He also built the first shelling plant in the Carolinas, Golden Kernel Pecan Company, Inc. Today, Golden Kernel Pecan is carried on by David's two sons, David and Bill. We also have some of our third and fourth generation here helping us continue what we have always demanded : have the best quality pecans you can find with excellent customer service. This year, 2024, we are celebrating 100 years in business!
Come Visit US
Welcome to South Carolina, home of Golden Kernel Pecan Company, located in the Midlands of our great state. Golden Kernel Pecan Company is celebrating 100 years in business. We are easy to find. Our store is located in Cameron, South Carolina. We are just 5 miles off of I-26. Take Exit 149 to Cameron. You can find us from I-95, as well. Take Exit 97, 301 south to Highway 176 north to Cameron. Turn Left on Highway 33(Cameron Road). We are at 5244 Cameron Road, Cameron, SC 29030.