Arcadia, South Carolina
Arcadia is a community of 3,426 people in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
Why visit Arcadia
Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 24 places to eat, 9 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Regal Spartan 16, Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, Arcadia Mill No. 1 and Arcadia Mill No. 2.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 32°F.
Weather in Arcadia
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Arcadia
Arcadia is a Census-designated place located in Spartanburg County in the U.S. State of South Carolina. According to the 2010 United States census, the population was 2,634.
From the Wikipedia article Arcadia, South Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium
Cinema and theater · 3.2 mi
Theatre and arena in South Carolina, United States
Museums and landmarks14
Arcadia Mill No. 1
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
United States historic place
Arcadia Mill No. 2
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
United States historic place
Bishop William Wallace Duncan House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Spartanburg, SC, listed on the NRHP in South Carolina
Bon Haven
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Former house in Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Central Methodist Church (Spartanburg)
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic church in Spartanburg, South Carolina
Cleveland Law Range
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic office building located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Evins-Bivings House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic house in South Carolina, United States
Fremont School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
School building in Spartanburg, United States of America
Hotel Oregon
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Hotel in Spartanburg, United States of America
Montgomery Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Building in Spartanburg, South Carolina
.JPG){kind=link}
Spartanburg Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic district in South Carolina
Wofford College
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Private college in Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
2 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Restaurants and cafes24
Heirloom - A Milltown Eatery
Restaurant · Southern, American · 1.3 mi
805 Spartan Boulevard, Spartanburg
Olive Garden
Restaurant · Italian · 1.7 mi
1498 W O Ezell Boulevard
Su-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Buffalo Wild Wings
Restaurant · Wings · 1.6 mi
1494 W O Ezell Boulevard, Spartanburg
Golden Corral
Restaurant · American, Buffet · 1.7 mi
1492 W O Ezell Boulevard, Spartanburg
Holmes Hotdogs
Restaurant · 0.6 mi
925 West Blackstock Road, Arcadia
12 more on the map.
History
Arcadia was founded in 1902, and was so named for a fancied resemblance of its landscapes to the ancient region of Arcadia.
From the History section of Arcadia, South Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay9
Churches and places of worship24
Shopping12
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries33
Boiling Springs Elementary
School · 5.4 mi
700 Double Bridge Road, Boiling Springs
Map of Arcadia
129 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 32°F | 4.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Feb | 58°F | 34°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 40°F | 4.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Apr | 75°F | 47°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 81°F | 56°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 65°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 69°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 68°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 62°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 49°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 38°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 34°F | 4.7 in | 0.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Spartanburg 3 Sse (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Spartanburg County has had 23 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-29: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-05: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2023-08-31: Hurricane Idalia (Hurricane)
- 2022-11-21: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport (SPA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Spartanburg 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Boiling Springs 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Greer 14 mi west, about 22 min by car
- Five Forks 17 mi southwest, about 27 min by car
- Taylors 18 mi west, about 30 min by car
- Wade Hampton 20 mi west, about 32 min by car
- Gaffney 20 mi northeast, about 33 min by car
- Mauldin 22 mi southwest, about 35 min by car
- Simpsonville 22 mi southwest, about 35 min by car
- Greenville 23 mi west, about 36 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
Loading what members have shared...
Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Arcadia Mill No. 1, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Arcadia Mill Number 2, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Montgomery Building, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Central Methodist Church Street, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bon Haven, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bishop William Wallace Duncan House (DuPre House), PegasusRacer28, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Historic Evins-Bivings House, PegasusRacer28, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fremont School, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cleveland Law Range, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Spartanburg Historic District, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hotel Oregon, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, PegasusRacer28, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Former Toys R Us Spartanburg, SC 2 (8118295053), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Former Toys R Us Spartanburg, SC 1 (8118294547), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Bed Bath & Beyond - Westgate Mall (8115210604), Mike Kalasnik from Jersey City, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Westgate Mall (8115199928), Mike Kalasnik from Charlotte, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- The Home Depot WO Ezell Blvd Spartanburg, SC 5 (8118266330), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- The Home Depot WO Ezell Blvd Spartanburg, SC 6 (8118267392), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Toys R Us WO Ezell Blvd Spartanburg, SC (8118274506), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- The Home Depot WO Ezell Blvd Spartanburg, SC 1 (8118253693), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- The Home Depot WO Ezell Blvd Spartanburg, SC 2 (8118264662), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- The Home Depot WO Ezell Blvd Spartanburg, SC 3 (8118265244), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
Page built October 30, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us or suggest a place.