Greenwood, South Carolina
Greenwood is a city of 22,536 people in Greenwood County, South Carolina, founded in 1823.
Why visit Greenwood
Townapedia lists 17 museums and landmarks, 16 parks and trails, 73 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Greenwood Community Theatre, Greenwood County Farmers Market, J. Wesley Brooks House and James C. Self House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 33°F.
Weather in Greenwood
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Greenwood
Greenwood is a city in and the county seat of Greenwood County, South Carolina. The population in the 2020 United States census was 22,545, down from 23,222 at the 2010 census. The city is home to Lander University.
From the Wikipedia article Greenwood, South Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Greenwood Community Theatre
Cinema and theater · 0.5 mi
Theater and former movie theater in Greenwood, South Carolina, United States
110 Main Street
Greenwood County Farmers Market
Farm and orchard · 1.5 mi
Open first Saturday in June through mid-October.
Jun Sa[1]-Oct Sa[2]: We 07:00-12:00; Jun Sa[1]-Oct Sa[2]: Sa...
Museums and landmarks17
J. Wesley Brooks House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Greenwood, South Carolina
James C. Self House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic house in South Carolina, United States
Lander College Old Main Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Building in Greenwood, South Carolina, United States
Magnolia Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Cemetery in Greenwood, South Carolina
Old Greenwood Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic cemetery in Greenwood County, South Carolina
Old Greenwood High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Former high school in Greenwood, South Carolina, U.S.A.
Sunnyside
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic home in Greenwood, South Carolina, United States
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Tabernacle Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.2 mi
United States historic place in Greenwood County, South Carolina
Vance-Maxwell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in South Carolina, United States
5 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds16
Marion Avenue Community Park
Park · 0.8 mi
Small park on land owned by Episcopal Church of the Resurrection. Open to the community.
West Cambridge Park
Park · 0.9 mi
More information http://www.cityofgreenwoodsc.com/living/green-spaces/parks-and-recreation/west-cambridge-park
451 Grove Street, Greenwood
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church Prayer Garden
Park · 2.0 mi
Step inside this tranquil garden and you’ll feel the power of prayer and the healing sense of flowers. This garden is open every day and...
4 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes73
Fusion Japanese and Thai Cuisine
Restaurant · Thai, Japanese · 2.4 mi
529-C Bypass 72 Northwest
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Carolina Tavern
Restaurant · 2.3 mi
521 Bypass 72 NW, Greenwood
Mo-Th, Su 11:00-22:00; Fr, Sa 11:00-23:00
Cindy's South Pointe Restaurant
Restaurant · 3.5 mi
2808 Highway 25 South, Greenwood
Mo-Sa 05:00-11:00; Su 06:00-11:00
Mig's Pizza Castle
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.3 mi
1415 Bypass 72 Northeast, Greenwood
Olive Branch Mediterranean and Italian Grill
Restaurant · Italian, Mediterranean · 1.6 mi
109 Birchtree Drive
Mo-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 10:30-20:00
Aromas Village Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.2 mi
211 Bypass 72 Northwest
Mo-Fr 06:30-18:00; Sa,Su 08:30-18:00
Ernesto's
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.4 mi
531C Bypass 72 Northwest, Greenwood
61 more on the map.
History
In 1823 John McGehee and his wife Charlotte built a summerhouse called "Green Wood" midway between the cities of Abbeville and Cambridge in order to have cleaner air. Nearby, a village named Woodville was formed in 1837 with a post office. By 1850, the village designation was changed to the name Greenwood. The town grew with the first railroad, the Greenville & Columbia Railroad built in 1852. Greenwood was incorporated in 1857.
Starting in 1872, the American Missionary Association (AMA) founded the Brewer Normal Institute in Greenwood; a segregated school for African-American students. The Brewer Normal Institute was initially a private boarding school, and by 1925 it became a public school which closed in 1970. The AMA also built the Brewer Hospital in Greenwood in order to help fostering community racial integration. It was dedicated on May 24, 1924.
Greenwood primarily served as a railroad and agricultural town until 1890 when William L. Durst opened the Greenwood Cotton Mill, and after which moved into local textile manufacturing. In 1904 Lander University moved from Williamston to Greenwood, and in 1966 the Piedmont Technical College opened.
From the History section of Greenwood, South Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay8
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Greenwood Mall
Motel and hotel · 2.1 mi
300 North Creek Boulevard, Greenwood
Churches and places of worship54
Mt. Pisgah A.M.E. Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 1.1 mi
611 New Market Street, Greenwood
Gospel Light Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 3.1 mi
118 Burnett Road, Greenwood
Shopping19
Gas and EV charging18
Schools, colleges and libraries29
Healthcare22
Self Regional Express Medical Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.8 mi
102 Rockcreek Boulevard, Greenwood
Community Initiatives Free Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.8 mi
212 Overland Drive
Map of Greenwood
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°F | 33°F | 4.3 in |
| Feb | 59°F | 35°F | 4.0 in |
| Mar | 67°F | 41°F | 4.5 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 49°F | 3.2 in |
| May | 82°F | 58°F | 3.6 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 66°F | 4.2 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 70°F | 3.9 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 70°F | 4.2 in |
| Sep | 85°F | 63°F | 4.0 in |
| Oct | 75°F | 52°F | 3.1 in |
| Nov | 65°F | 41°F | 3.7 in |
| Dec | 58°F | 35°F | 5.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Greenwood Hcn (1 mi away), rain and snow from Greenwood 3.4 Nnw, 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
Greenwood County has had 19 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
Greenwood County Airport (GRD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Newberry 32 mi east, about 52 min by car
- Fountain Inn 35 mi north, about 56 min by car
- Anderson 36 mi northwest, about 58 min by car
- Evans 43 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Five Forks 43 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Gantt 43 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Powdersville 45 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Greenville 46 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Martinez 47 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Greer 51 mi north, about 1 h 15 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
- Confederate Monument, Greenwood County Courthouse, Greenwood, South Carolina, change-of-venue from Greenville, South Carolina, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Greenwood Cemetery, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Greenwood County Courthouse, Greenwood, South Carolina, change-of-venue from Greenville, South Carolina, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Fuji Photo Film, Inc. Marker, Greenwood County Courthouse (792423600), change-of-venue from Greenville, South Carolina, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Greenwood HS, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Greenwood - Greenwood High School, Curt Teich & Co., Chicago (publisher), Public domain
- J Wesley Brooks House, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tabernacle Cemetery 3, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mount Pisgah AME Church, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Vance Maxwell House, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Magnolia Cemetery, Bigskybill, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lander College Old Main Building, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sunnyside, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Palmetto Rose Corsage, JansBistro66, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS065-E-50636 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS061-E-109523 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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- ISS055-E-82474 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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