Cowpens, South Carolina
Cowpens is a town of 1,840 people in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
Why visit Cowpens
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails and 5 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Converse Mill and Cowpens Depot.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 32°F.
Weather in Cowpens
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About Cowpens
Cowpens is a town in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Cowpens had a population of 2,023. The town was chartered February 20, 1880, and was incorporated in 1900.
From the Wikipedia article Cowpens, South Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks5
Converse Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic textile mill at 200 High Street in Spartanburg, South Carolina
Cowpens Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Railway station in Cowpens, the United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes5
Churches and places of worship11
Great Vision Church of God
Church · Church Of God · 0.4 mi
101 Oak Street, Cowpens
Mt Calvary Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.8 mi
299 South Linda Street, Cowpens
Salem United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist
5425 North Main Street, Cowpens
History
The community was named on account of pens for cattle near the original town site.
During the American Revolutionary War, the Battle of Cowpens was fought on January 17, 1781, resulting in a decisive victory for American Patriot forces over British troops commanded by Banastre Tarleton. The battle site is preserved at Cowpens National Battlefield, located 9 miles (14 km) north of town in Cherokee County, near the town of Chesnee. Two ships of the U.S. Navy have been named USS Cowpens in honor of the battle.
The Cowpens Depot, built in 1896, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997.
From the History section of Cowpens, South Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries12
Map of Cowpens
40 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 (10 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, 11 miles away.
- Ben Avon 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Camp Croft 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Spartanburg 9 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
- Gaffney 9 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Boiling Springs 10 mi west, about 16 min by car
- Arkwright 10 mi southwest, about 17 min by car
- Arcadia 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
- Boiling Springs 18 mi northeast, about 29 min by car
- Blacksburg 18 mi northeast, about 28 min by car
- Forest City 22 mi north, 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
- Converse Mill, PegasusRacer28, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cowpens Depot, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
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