Fairforest, South Carolina
Fairforest is a community of 1,727 people in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
Why visit Fairforest
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 23 places to eat, 9 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Regal Spartan 16, 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 Fairforest
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Fairforest
Fairforest 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 1,646.
From the Wikipedia article Fairforest, South Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks3
Arcadia Mill No. 1
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
United States historic place
Arcadia Mill No. 2
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
United States historic place
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New Hope Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Building in Wellford, South Carolina, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes23
Heirloom - A Milltown Eatery
Restaurant · Southern, American · 1.1 mi
805 Spartan Boulevard, Spartanburg
Apollo's House of Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.1 mi
8149 Warren H Abernathy Highway, Spartanburg
Delicious Pasteleria
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.2 mi
106 South Blackstock Road, Spartanburg
Holmes Hotdogs
Restaurant · 1.3 mi
925 West Blackstock Road, Arcadia
IHOP
Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 1.1 mi
8135 Warren H Abernathy Highway, Spartanburg
11 more on the map.
History
During the Revolution, Fairforest was one of the only regions in South Carolina where Loyalists outnumbered Patriots. It was described as a
"hot-bed of pro-British sentiment." A post office was established as Fair Forest in 1884. According to tradition, a pioneer named the region when, noting the scenery, he said "What a fair forest!"
From the History section of Fairforest, South Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay9
Tru by Hilton Spartanburg
Motel and hotel · 1.1 mi
103 Franklin Avenue, Spartanburg
Churches and places of worship10
Friendship Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.2 mi
250 Morning Drive, Spartanburg
Shopping16
Gas and EV charging7
Ingles Gas Express
Gas station · 1.1 mi
8002 Warren H Abernathy Highway, Spartanburg
Schools, colleges and libraries30
Green Charter School Spartanburg
School · 1.0 mi
8150 Warren H. Abernathy Highway, Spartanburg
Healthcare3
Buy Low Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi
8007 Warren H Abernathy Highway, Spartanburg
Immediate Care Center - Westside
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.3 mi
151 Peachwood Centre Drive, Spartanburg
Map of Fairforest
104 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 (7 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.
- Arcadia 2 mi northeast, about 3 min by car
- Spartanburg 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Arkwright 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Boiling Springs 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Duncan 7 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Drayton 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Ben Avon 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Camp Croft 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Greer 12 mi west, about 19 min by car
- Five Forks 15 mi southwest, about 24 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): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- New Hope Farm, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Arcadia Mill Number 2, Bill Fitzpatrick, 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
- Arcadia Mill No. 1, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 3.0
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