Blacksburg, South Carolina
Blacksburg is a town of 2,063 people in Cherokee County, South Carolina, founded in 1888.
Why visit Blacksburg
Townapedia lists 3 parks and trails, 6 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Whitaker Mountain.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 26°F.
Weather in Blacksburg
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Blacksburg
Blacksburg is a small town in Cherokee County, South Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Blacksburg had a population of 1,889. The communities of Antioch, Cherokee Falls, Kings Creek, Cashion Crossroads, Buffalo, and Mount Paran are located near the town.
From the Wikipedia article Blacksburg, South Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes6
Churches and places of worship10
Mt. Whitaker Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.6 mi
433 North Mountain Street Extension, Blacksburg
Pine Grove Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.5 mi
100 Seven Springs Street, Blacksburg
Saint John United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist
105 South Rutherford Street, Blacksburg
Bethel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church
Church
118 South Academy Street, Blacksburg
Divine True Holiness Church of God
Church · 0.4 mi
209 North Academy Street, Blacksburg
History
Located near the northern border of the state, the present-day site of Blacksburg was first settled by a man named Stark. Mr. Stark, who had lived in Charleston, South Carolina prior to moving to the area, had gotten several people to come along with him on an agriculture venture, but this venture would fail. Those who stayed behind named the area "Stark's Folly".
In the late 19th century the Black family, headed by John G. Black, a Confederate veteran, was living in the area and persuaded the C.C. & C. Railroad Company to lay track through the town and build a depot. The town soon became known as "Black's Station" in honor of John G. Black and was incorporated as Black's Station town in 1876. The legal town was renamed "Blacksburg" in 1888.
Major John F. Jones of Massachusetts came to live in Blacksburg when hired as superintendent of the C. C. & C. Railroad. He donated his own money to build a school, hotel (the Cherokee Inn), and several other buildings in Blacksburg. He lived in Blacksburg until 1922, when he was appointed the South Carolina Internal Revenue Collector by the President of the United States.
From the History section of Blacksburg, South Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Healthcare1
Map of Blacksburg
34 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51°F | 26°F | 3.7 in |
| Feb | 55°F | 29°F | 3.3 in |
| Mar | 63°F | 35°F | 4.4 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 43°F | 3.6 in |
| May | 78°F | 53°F | 3.6 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 62°F | 4.1 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 66°F | 3.7 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 65°F | 4.7 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 58°F | 3.6 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 46°F | 3.1 in |
| Nov | 62°F | 34°F | 3.4 in |
| Dec | 54°F | 29°F | 4.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Ninety Nine Is (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
Cherokee County has had 22 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
Rock Hill/York County Airport (RKH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 28 miles away.
- Gaffney 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Shelby 12 mi north, about 19 min by car
- Kings Mountain 12 mi northeast, about 19 min by car
- Boiling Springs 12 mi northwest, about 20 min by car
- Bessemer City 17 mi northeast, about 28 min by car
- Cherryville 20 mi northeast, about 32 min by car
- Gastonia 21 mi northeast, about 34 min by car
- Dallas 23 mi northeast, about 37 min by car
- Lake Wylie 25 mi east, about 41 min by car
- Spartanburg 26 mi southwest, about 42 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
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
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