Arkwright, South Carolina
Arkwright is a community of 2,816 people in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
Why visit Arkwright
Townapedia lists 28 museums and landmarks, 11 parks and trails, 4 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, Alexander House, American Legion Building and Carlisle Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 32°F.
Weather in Arkwright
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Arkwright
Arkwright is an unincorporated area and census-designated place (CDP) adjacent to the city of Spartanburg in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States. It was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census with a population of 2,311.
From the Wikipedia article Arkwright, South Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium
Cinema and theater · 2.9 mi
Theatre and arena in South Carolina, United States
Museums and landmarks28
Alexander House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic house in South Carolina, United States
American Legion Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Clubhouse in Spartanburg, South Carolina
Bishop William Wallace Duncan House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Spartanburg, SC, listed on the NRHP in South Carolina
Bon Haven
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Former house in Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Central Methodist Church (Spartanburg)
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic church in Spartanburg, South Carolina
Cleveland Law Range
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic office building located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Converse Heights Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic district in South Carolina, United States
Daniel Morgan Monument
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic monument in Spartanburg, South Carolina
Evans-Russell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Spartanburg, South Carolina, listed on the NRHP
Evins-Bivings House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic house in South Carolina, United States
Foster's Tavern
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Human settlement in South Carolina, United States of America
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Frank Evans High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic school building in Spartanburg, South Carolina
16 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds11
Hatcher Garden and Woodland Preserve
Hiking and trails · 1.5 mi
832 John B White Sr Boulevard, Spartanburg
Restaurants and cafes4
Jamaica Spice Caribbean Kitchen
Restaurant · Caribbean · 1.4 mi
749 John B White Sr Boulevard, Spartanburg
American Deli
Fast food · American · 1.7 mi
550 South Church Street, Spartanburg
Churches and places of worship25
Church of the Advent
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.0 mi
575 Crescent Avenue, Spartanburg
Spartanburg Seventh-day Adventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 1.7 mi
1217 John B White Sr Boulevard, Spartanburg
Silver Hill Memorial United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 1.4 mi
778 John B White Sr Boulevard, Spartanburg
Mt. Zion World Outreach Church
Church · Baptist · 0.6 mi
320 Wimberly Drive, Spartanburg
Beaver Hills Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.1 mi
3700 South Church Street, Roebuck
Cornelius United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 1.1 mi
3607 South Church Street, Roebuck
El Bethel United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 1.2 mi
820 South Church Street, Spartanburg
Shopping1
Schools, colleges and libraries32
Green Charter School Spartanburg
School · 4.1 mi
8150 Warren H. Abernathy Highway, Spartanburg
Healthcare1
Map of Arkwright
103 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 (1 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, 1 miles away.
- Spartanburg 2 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Arcadia 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Boiling Springs 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Greer 16 mi west, about 27 min by car
- Five Forks 18 mi southwest, about 28 min by car
- Gaffney 19 mi northeast, about 31 min by car
- Taylors 21 mi west, about 34 min by car
- Fountain Inn 21 mi southwest, about 34 min by car
- Simpsonville 22 mi southwest, about 36 min by car
- Wade Hampton 22 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
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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): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Church of the Advent, Doug Gregory, CC BY 2.0
- Historic Daniel Morgan Monument, PegasusRacer28, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Montgomery Building, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Central Methodist Church Street, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Evans Russell House, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Spartanburg - Deaf and Blind School 01, Raphael Tuck & Sons, Public domain
- Renovated Evans Building, PegasusRacer28, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bon Haven, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Schuyler Building, PegasusRacer28, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bishop William Wallace Duncan House (DuPre House), PegasusRacer28, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Irwin House in Historic Hampton Heights, PegasusRacer28, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pine Street Elementary entrance, PegasusRacer28, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Historic Evins-Bivings House, PegasusRacer28, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fremont School, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Converse Heights houses, PegasusRacer28, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cleveland Law Range, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Alexander House, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Walter Scott Montgomery Home, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- James Seay House, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Spartanburg Historic District, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Foster's Tavern, JBarta, Public domain
- American Legion Hall, PegasusRacer28, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hotel Oregon, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mary H. Wright Elementary School, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, PegasusRacer28, CC BY-SA 3.0
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