Where is Greenwood, South Carolina, USA?

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Where is Greenwood Located? - Greenwood is a city located in the Greenwood County of South Carolina, United States. Greenwood lies between 35.384226 Degrees North latitudes and 97.7244867 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Greenwood, South Carolina

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Where is Greenwood Located?

Greenwood is a city located in the Greenwood County of South Carolina, United States. Greenwood lies between 35.384226 Degrees North latitudes and 97.7244867 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Greenwood city is 22545 people and the city has a total area of 16.32 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Greenwood, South Carolina Quick Facts

PropertyInformation
CityGreenwood
CountyGreenwood County
StateSouth Carolina
State CapitalColumbia
US RegionSouthern United States
Latitude34.1954°N
Longitude82.1618°W
Elevation659 ft (201 m)
Land Area15.56 sq mi
Water Area0.21 sq mi
Total Area15.77 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)22,545 (Census 2020)
Population Density (per sq mi)Approximately 1,449
ZIP Codes29646, 29649
Area Code864
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code45-30985
Congressional DistrictSouth Carolina's 3rd Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Greenwood, South Carolina

  • Ware Shoals, South Carolina — 12 mi Northwest
  • Abbeville, South Carolina — 15 mi Southwest
  • Laurens, South Carolina — 25 mi Northeast
  • Newberry, South Carolina — 35 mi Southeast
  • Anderson, South Carolina — 40 mi West
  • Greenville, South Carolina — 50 mi Northwest
  • Spartanburg, South Carolina — 70 mi North
  • Columbia, South Carolina — 80 mi Southeast
  • Augusta, Georgia — 90 mi Southwest
  • Charleston, South Carolina — 150 mi Southeast

Driving Distances from Greenwood, South Carolina

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
Ware ShoalsSouth Carolina1220 minutes
AbbevilleSouth Carolina1525 minutes
LaurensSouth Carolina2535 minutes
NewberrySouth Carolina3545 minutes
AndersonSouth Carolina4050 minutes
GreenvilleSouth Carolina501 hour
SpartanburgSouth Carolina701 hour 20 minutes
ColumbiaSouth Carolina801 hour 30 minutes
AugustaGeorgia901 hour 45 minutes
CharlestonSouth Carolina1502 hours 45 minutes

Transportation and Connectivity in Greenwood, South Carolina

TransportationDetails
Airport NameGreenwood County Airport
IATA CodeGRD
PortNearest major ports include Port of Charleston and inland facilities
Major HighwaysU.S. Route 25, U.S. Route 178, South Carolina Highway 72, South Carolina Highway 246
Train/Amtrak ServiceNearest Amtrak service available in Clemson and other regional stations
Local Bus/Transit ServiceGreenwood County community transportation services
  • U.S. Route 25 - Major north-south highway connecting Greenwood with Greenville and Augusta.
  • U.S. Route 178 - Regional highway linking western South Carolina communities.
  • South Carolina Highway 72 - Important east-west route serving the Upstate region.

What are top Places to Visit in Greenwood, South Carolina

Landmark NameType
Lake Greenwood State ParkState Park
Greenwood MuseumHistory Museum
Emerald FarmAgricultural Attraction
Greenwood Community TheatrePerforming Arts Venue
Lander University CampusEducational Landmark
Greenwood Genetic CenterResearch Facility
West Cambridge ParkPublic Park
Links at Stoney Point Golf ClubGolf Course
Lake GreenwoodWater Recreation Area
Historic Uptown GreenwoodHistoric District

Colleges and Universities in Greenwood, South Carolina

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Lander UniversityPublicUniversityLiberal arts, business, education, nursing, and sciences
Piedmont Technical College - Greenwood CampusPublicTechnical CollegeWorkforce training, technology, healthcare, and career programs
Presbyterian CollegePrivateCollegeLiberal arts, sciences, business, and professional programs
Erskine CollegePrivateCollegeLiberal arts, education, and sciences
Clemson UniversityPublicUniversityEngineering, agriculture, research, business, and sciences

Waterbodies near Greenwood, South Carolina

Lake Greenwood, Saluda River, Reedy River, Lake Thurmond, and nearby western South Carolina waterways

Golf Courses near Greenwood, South Carolina

Links at Stoney Point Golf Club, Greenwood Country Club, Grand Harbor Golf and Yacht Club, The Patriot Golf Club, and nearby Upstate South Carolina golf courses

Greenwood, South Carolina — Key Historical Facts

  • Greenwood was founded in 1824 and became the county seat of Greenwood County.
  • The city was named after Greenwood Leflore, a prominent Choctaw leader and Mississippi politician.
  • Greenwood developed as an agricultural center with cotton production playing an important role in the local economy.
  • The arrival of railroads in the nineteenth century helped Greenwood grow as a regional trade and transportation hub.
  • The textile industry became a major part of Greenwood's economy during the twentieth century.
  • Lake Greenwood was created in the 1930s and became an important recreation and tourism destination for the region.
  • Today, Greenwood is known for Lander University, healthcare, manufacturing, historic downtown areas, outdoor recreation, and its location in South Carolina's Lakelands region.

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