Drayton, South Carolina
Drayton is a community of 1,452 people in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
Why visit Drayton
Townapedia lists 23 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 45 places to eat and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include NCG Spartanburg 7, Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, Alexander House and American Legion Building.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 32°F.
Weather in Drayton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Drayton
Drayton is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Spartanburg County, in the U.S. state of South Carolina. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 1,115.
From the Wikipedia article Drayton, South Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium
Cinema and theater · 2.4 mi
Theatre and arena in South Carolina, United States
Museums and landmarks23
Alexander House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic house in South Carolina, United States
American Legion Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Clubhouse in Spartanburg, South Carolina
Bishop William Wallace Duncan House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Spartanburg, SC, listed on the NRHP in South Carolina
Bon Haven
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Former house in Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Central Methodist Church (Spartanburg)
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 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 · 1.8 mi
Historic district in South Carolina, United States
Daniel Morgan Monument
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic monument in Spartanburg, South Carolina
Drayton Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Former textile mill in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, U.S.A.
Evans-Russell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Spartanburg, South Carolina, listed on the NRHP
Evins-Bivings House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic house in South Carolina, United States
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Frank Evans High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic school building in Spartanburg, South Carolina
11 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Restaurants and cafes45
Habit Coffee Bar
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.5 mi
1802 Drayton Road, Spartanburg
Mo-Sa 08:00-19:00
33 more on the map.
History
A post office called Drayton has been in operation since 1904. The community was named for William Henry Drayton (1742–1779), a South Carolina delegate to Continental Congress.
From the History section of Drayton, South Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship19
Church of the Advent
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Saint Paul United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 1.4 mi
1320 Fernwood Glendale Road, Spartanburg
Shopping11
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries33
Carlisle-Foster'S Grove Elementary
School · 5.8 mi
625 Foster'S Grove Road, Chesnee
Healthcare8
Cancer Center of the Carolinas
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.5 mi
120 Dillon Drive, Spartanburg
Map of Drayton
153 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 (5 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, 5 miles away.
- Spartanburg 3 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Ben Avon 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Arkwright 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Arcadia 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Camp Croft 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Boiling Springs 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Cowpens 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Gaffney 15 mi northeast, about 24 min by car
- Greer 19 mi west, about 30 min by car
- Five Forks 22 mi southwest, about 35 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
- 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
- Drayton Mills panorama, PegasusRacer28, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 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
- Spartanburg Historic District, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 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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