Pelzer, South Carolina
Pelzer is a town of 1,722 people in Anderson County, South Carolina.
Why visit Pelzer
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 11 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Pelzer Manufacturing Company and Mill Village Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 31°F.
Weather in Pelzer
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Pelzer
Pelzer is a town in Anderson County, South Carolina, United States, along the Saluda River. Its population was 89 at the 2010 census, and grew to 1,344 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Pelzer, South Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks2
Pelzer Manufacturing Company and Mill Village Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in South Carolina, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes11
Don Jose's Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.0 mi
78 Main Street, Pelzer
History
Pelzer was founded in the 19th century as a mill town around several mill sites on the Saluda River developed by the Pelzer Manufacturing Company. The first (lower) mill was completed in 1882; two additional expansions were referred to as mills 2 and 3, with construction of the 4th mill (the upper mill) starting in 1896. Pelzer Manufacturing drew power from two dams built along the Saluda River, which generated power with the help of the first generators ever sold by General Electric. The factory was the first in the country to use incandescent lighting.
From the History section of Pelzer, South Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship12
Pelzer Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries15
Career And Technology Center of Anderson 1 & 2
School · 3.5 mi
702 Belton Highway, Williamston
Healthcare2
Palmetto Area Medical Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.9 mi
900 Greenville Drive, Williamston
Map of Pelzer
53 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 31°F | 4.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Feb | 56°F | 33°F | 3.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Mar | 64°F | 40°F | 4.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 47°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 57°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 65°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 68°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 67°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 61°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 49°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 39°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 33°F | 4.9 in | 0.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for W Pelzer (0 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
Anderson County has had 20 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
Donaldson Field Airport at SCTAC (GDC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Golden Grove 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Belton 8 mi south, about 14 min by car
- Powdersville 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- Gantt 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- Dunean 12 mi north, about 20 min by car
- Mauldin 13 mi northeast, about 21 min by car
- Simpsonville 13 mi northeast, about 21 min by car
- Anderson 13 mi southwest, about 22 min by car
- Greenville 14 mi north, about 23 min by car
- Easley 14 mi northwest, about 23 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
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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
- Pelzer Presbyterian Church, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pelzer Mill House and Water Tower, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
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