Lyman, South Carolina
Lyman is a town of 6,547 people in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
Why visit Lyman
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 22 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Apalache Mill, McMakin's Tavern, HollyWild Animal Park and Shipwreck Cove.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 32°F.
Weather in Lyman
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lyman
Lyman is a town in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States. Its population was 6,173 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Lyman, South Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks4
Apalache Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Textile factory in Spartanburg County, South Carolina
McMakin's Tavern
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic tavern in South Carolina, United States
New Hope Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Building in Wellford, South Carolina, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
HollyWild Animal Park
Park · 3.9 mi
Zoo in South Carolina, United States
Restaurants and cafes22
Game Day Barbecue
Restaurant · Barbecue · 2.1 mi
165 West Main Street, Duncan
Fitness 24 Nutrition Bar
Restaurant · 2.1 mi
194 West Main Street, Duncan
10 more on the map.
History
The town of Lyman originally grew around a general store owned by Augustus Belton Groce, which opened in the mid-1870s. This led to the community becoming known as Groce's Stop. In 1923, the Groce family sold over 700 acres (280 ha) to Pacific Mills. By the following year the Lyman Printing and Finishing Mill had been constructed, and by 1927, Pacific Mills had built 375 homes as housing for their employees. The town was then renamed in memory of Arthur T. Lyman, a former president of the mill. Lyman prospered for years as a textile town, but by 2005 the last mill was closed.
From the History section of Lyman, South Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship16
Calvary Hill Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.6 mi
100 Calvery Hill Church Drive, Lyman
New Trinity Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.9 mi
1130 Old Spartanburg Highway, Wellford
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries21
Duncan Elementary School of The Arts
School · 2.6 mi
100 South Danzler Road, Duncan
Healthcare2
Map of Lyman
88 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 32°F | 4.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Feb | 57°F | 35°F | 3.8 in | 1.0 in |
| Mar | 64°F | 41°F | 4.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 49°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 58°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 66°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 69°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 68°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 62°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 50°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 63°F | 40°F | 3.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 35°F | 4.6 in | 0.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Greer Gsn Hcn 72312 (8 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
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Duncan 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Greer 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Inman 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Fairforest 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Arcadia 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Boiling Springs 10 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Hilltop 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- Taylors 11 mi west, about 17 min by car
- Spartanburg 12 mi east, about 19 min by car
- Five Forks 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
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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
- New Hope Farm, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Apalache Mill Water Tower, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 3.0
- McMakins Tavern, Kwdavids, CC BY-SA 3.0
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