Roebuck, South Carolina
Roebuck is a community of 2,902 people in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
Why visit Roebuck
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails and 7 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Smith's Tavern and Anderson's Mill.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 32°F.
Weather in Roebuck
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About Roebuck
Roebuck is a census-designated place (CDP) in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 2,200 at the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article Roebuck, South Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks4
Smith's Tavern
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Building in South Carolina, United States
120 Patriot Road, Roebuck
Anderson's Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Gristmill in Spartanburg County, South Carolina
Jammie Seay House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic house in South Carolina, United States
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Walnut Grove Plantation
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic plantation in South Carolina, U.S.A.
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes7
Uncle Berto's Burritos
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.7 mi
2509 Stone Station Road, Roebuck
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00
Sips
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.7 mi
4795 South Church Street, Roebuck
Mo-Fr 06:00-18:00; Sa 08:00-16:00
Grille 221
Restaurant · 0.7 mi
4795 South Church Street, Roebuck
Mo-We 11:00-21:00; Th,Fr 11:00-22:00
Marco's Pizza
Fast food · Pizza · 0.7 mi
2513 Stone Station Road, Roebuck
Mo-Th 10:00-22:00, Fr,Sa 10:00-24:00, Su 11:00-22:00
Churches and places of worship14
Beaver Hills Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.8 mi
3700 South Church Street, Roebuck
Cornelius United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 1.8 mi
3607 South Church Street, Roebuck
Foster Chapel Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.1 mi
2800 Stone Station Road, Roebuck
Roebuck Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian
2179 East Blackstock Road, Roebuck
2 more on the map.
History
The community was named for Revolutionary War Officer, Benjamin Roebuck.
Roebuck is home to the Walnut Grove Plantation, a preserved 18th-century farmhouse and tourist attraction. One of the daughters of the original owners, Kate Moore, was a scout for General Daniel Morgan during the Battle of Cowpens.
Smith's Tavern was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.
From the History section of Roebuck, South Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries29
Green Charter School Spartanburg
School · 4.6 mi
8150 Warren H. Abernathy Highway, Spartanburg
Map of Roebuck
58 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 (3 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, 2 miles away.
- Arkwright 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Spartanburg 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Fairforest 6 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Arcadia 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Camp Croft 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Ben Avon 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Hilltop 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Drayton 8 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Reidville 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Duncan 11 mi west, about 17 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
- Smith's Tavern, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Anderson Mill (3), Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- South Carolina - Walnut Grove Plantation 08, P. Hughes, CC BY 4.0
- James Seay House, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
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