Powdersville, South Carolina
Powdersville is a community of 10,771 people in Anderson County, South Carolina.
Why visit Powdersville
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 26 places to eat and 5 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Sheriff Mill Complex and Woodson Farmstead.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 30°F.
Weather in Powdersville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Powdersville
Powdersville is a census-designated place (CDP) in Anderson County, South Carolina. The population was 10,025 at the 2020 census,.
From the Wikipedia article Powdersville, South Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Sheriff Mill Complex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Building in Pickens County, South Carolina, United States
Woodson Farmstead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic house (demolished) in Greenville County, South Carolina, U.S.A.
Zebulon H. Baird House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes26
Antonio's Pizza & Pasta
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.2 mi
142 McNeely Road, Powdersville
14 more on the map.
Where to stay5
History
The name Powders comes from the production and trade of gunpowder in the area. One of the first stores in present-day Powdersville was called the Powdersville Area General Store. In 1859 a powder mill was established in present-day Powdersville by John Bowen. During the American Civil War, the area was used to store gunpowder though Columbia remained the primary production site of the state's powder. Due to the area's use of gunpowder, the name Powders became a fixture for the location. The Saluda Valley-Powdersville Water Company was created in 1971 to serve drinking water to around 1,200 customers. In 1992, the name changed to Powdersville Water Company and in 2001 the name changed again to Powdersville Water District. The first high school in Powdersville was established in 2011 as Powdersville High School.
From the History section of Powdersville, South Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship26
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries25
Healthcare4
Elite Integrated Therapy
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.0 mi
3527 Highway 153, Powdersville
Map of Powdersville
103 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 30°F | 4.4 in |
| Feb | 56°F | 32°F | 3.5 in |
| Mar | 64°F | 39°F | 4.3 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 47°F | 4.2 in |
| May | 78°F | 56°F | 3.8 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 65°F | 4.4 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 68°F | 4.6 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 68°F | 4.4 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 62°F | 4.0 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 50°F | 3.9 in |
| Nov | 61°F | 39°F | 4.0 in |
| Dec | 54°F | 33°F | 5.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Greenville (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
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, 7 miles away.
- Gantt 5 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Parker 5 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Berea 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Five Forks 16 mi east, about 25 min by car
- Fountain Inn 18 mi east, about 29 min by car
- Clemson 19 mi west, about 30 min by car
- Boiling Springs 35 mi northeast, about 56 min by car
- Hendersonville 38 mi north, about 1 h by car
- Gaffney 52 mi northeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Asheville 55 mi north, about 1 h 30 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
- Former Sheriff Mill Main House, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Zebulon H.Baird House, 460 Weaverville Road, Weaverville, Buncombe County, NC, AshevilleRoyal, CC BY-SA 4.0
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