Wade Hampton, South Carolina
Wade Hampton is a community of 20,898 people in Greenville County, South Carolina, founded in July 23, 2015.
Why visit Wade Hampton
Townapedia lists 41 museums and landmarks, 14 parks and trails, 209 places to eat, 16 places to stay and 8 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Centre Stage, Peace Center, Bob Jones University Museum & Gallery and American Cigar Factory.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 35°F.
Weather in Wade Hampton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Wade Hampton
Wade Hampton is a census-designated place (CDP) in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 20,622 at the 2010 census. It is named for American Civil War general and South Carolina governor Wade Hampton.
From the Wikipedia article Wade Hampton, South Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do8
Centre Stage
Cinema and theater · 4.6 mi
Theater in Greenville, South Carolina
Peace Center
Cinema and theater · 4.6 mi
Performing arts center in Greenville, South Carolina
Greenville Chautauqua Society
Cinema and theater · 1.2 mi
11 Rock Side Court, Greenville
Greenville State Farmers Market
Farm and orchard · 2.2 mi
1354 Rutherford Road, Greenville
Museums and landmarks41
Bob Jones University Museum & Gallery
Museum · 1.8 mi
1700 Wade Hampton Boulevard, Greenville
Tu-Su 14:00-17:00
American Cigar Factory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Former cigar factory in Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.A.
American Spinning Company Mill No. 2
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
United States historic place
Broad Margin
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic house in South Carolina, United States
C.F. Haynsworth Federal Building and United States Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Former U.S. Post Office in Greenville, South Carolina
Carolina Supply Company Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Historic office building in Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.A.
Chamber of Commerce Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Office building in Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Colonel Elias Earle Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Historic district in Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.A.
Davenport Apartments
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Historic apartment building in Greenville, South Carolina
Earle Town House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Greenville, South Carolina, listed on the NRHP in Greenville, South Carolina
East Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic district in Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.A.
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Fountain Fox Beattie House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic house in South Carolina, United States
29 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds14
Cleveland Park
Park · 4.1 mi
Urban park in Greenville, South Carolina, United States of America
McPherson Park
Park · 4.0 mi
Park in Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Picnic Tables Area
Park · 2.7 mi
Multiple Picnic Tables for public use during park hours with nearby trash/rubbish cans and lots of shade from trees overhead. A picnic...
2 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes209
Green Lettuce USA
Restaurant · Persian · 2.6 mi
Green Lettuce in Greenville, SC offers Authentic Persian Cuisine, serving traditional dishes that highlight the best of Persian Food....
626 Congaree Road, Greenville
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
Hibachi Grill
Restaurant · Japanese · 1.7 mi
3023 Wade Hampton Boulevard, Taylors
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00; Tu off; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00
Crazy Quesadilla
Restaurant · 2.4 mi
2113 Old Spartanburg Road, Greer
Mo-Th 11:00-20:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-19:30; PH closed
197 more on the map.
Where to stay16
Extended Stay America - Greenville - Haywood Mall
Motel and hotel · 2.3 mi
530 Woods Lake Road, Greenville
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
2025 Wade Hampton Boulevard, Greenville
Intown Suites Extended Stay
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
2504 Wade Hampton Boulevard, Greenville
Churches and places of worship62
Christ Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Downtown Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Old Beth Israel Synagogue
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
St John of the Ladder Orthodox Church
Church · Orthodox · 2.5 mi
213 Roper Mountain Road Extension, Greenville
Shopping47
Gas and EV charging20
Schools, colleges and libraries69
Healthcare25
Carolina Orthopaedic and Neurosurgical Associates
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.6 mi
220 Roper Mountain Road Extension, Greenville
Map of Wade Hampton
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 35°F | 4.0 in |
| Feb | 58°F | 38°F | 3.7 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 44°F | 4.2 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 52°F | 3.6 in |
| May | 81°F | 61°F | 3.9 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 68°F | 3.9 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 72°F | 5.2 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 71°F | 4.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 65°F | 3.5 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 54°F | 3.2 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 44°F | 3.6 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 37°F | 4.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Greenville Dwtn Ap (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
Greenville County has had 25 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-04-07: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-03-23: Table Rock Fire Complex (Fire)
- 2024-09-29: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-05: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Taylors 2 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- Greenville 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Greer 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Mauldin 7 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Parker 7 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Berea 8 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Five Forks 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Gantt 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Simpsonville 11 mi south, about 18 min by car
- Powdersville 12 mi southwest, about 19 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
- Winn Dixie Wade Hampton Blvd Greenville, SC (8118251804), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Wade Hampton Blvd Greenville, SC 2 (8118286370), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Wade Hampton Blvd Greenville, SC 3 (8118286836), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Wade Hampton Blvd Greenville, SC 4 (8118287404), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Wade Hampton Blvd Greenville, SC 1 (8118285876), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Wade Hampton Blvd Greenville, SC 7 (8118279441), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Wade Hampton Blvd Greenville, SC 5 (8118278055), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Wade Hampton Blvd Greenville, SC 6 (8118288790), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Christ Church Episcopal Greenville, Carpenter Bros., Greenville (publisher), Public domain
- Carolina Supply Company, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- John Wesley Methodist Episcopal Church, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Greenville - County Courthouse (1918), P. Hughes, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greenville - Former Post Office Building, William H. Cobb Co. (publisher), Public domain
- Greenville - Springwood Cemetery entrance, P. Hughes, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greenville - Hampton-Pinckney Historic District 4, P. Hughes, CC BY 4.0
- Fountain Fox Beattie House, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Paris Mountain 10 (2), Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Colonel Elias Historic District, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Greenville Gas and Electric Company, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gilfllin and Houston Building, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SouthernBleachery, John Foxe, Public domain
- East Park Historic Area, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Greenville - First Baptist Church 01, Raphael Tuck & Sons, Public domain
- EarleTownHouse2014, John Foxe, Public domain
- Stradley, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pettigru Historic District, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hugh Aiken, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- American Cigar Factory, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Greenville - Poinsett Hotel, Asheville Post Card Company (publisher), Public domain
- Chamber of Commerce, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Davenport Apartments, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Isaqueena, John Foxe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Beth Israel Synagogue 2020, John Foxe, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Richland Cemetery, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Josiah Kilgore House - Greenville, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greenville - Former Working Benevolent Temple, P. Hughes, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greenville Elks Lodge - Greenville, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Solar Eclipse Through Smartphone, David Herron, CC BY 4.0
- WIN 20141013 171125, Noga Sklar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Peucetia viridans female with fresh egg sac, kcthetc1, CC0
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