Anderson, South Carolina, located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, lies in the state's northwestern corner in a region known as The Upstate. Anderson is located just two hours from Atlanta and Charlotte on the shores of Lake Hartwell, one of the most popular lakes in the Southeast. Lake Hartwell is 56,000 acres big, with more than 900 miles of shoreline, making it a paradise for fishing and boating. The city is also home to many great state parks and three dozen waterfalls
The City of Belton, South Carolina is a thriving and stable community nestled in the eastern part of Anderson County. It was settled by families of Irish descent and was chartered in 1855 as a "child of the railroad" on the track that linked the Piedmont region with the coastal market of Charleston. The family life in Belton is accented by gently rolling hills, small ponds and lakes. Belton is a quiet, southern community, managing growth with charm. It has all the amenities for raising a family, yet is an easy drive from large population centers of Greenville-Spartanburg, Atlanta, and Charlotte. Residents and visitors will enjoy exploring quaint shops lining Main Street Square, and other shopping locations in the surrounding area.
The City of Clemson is located in Pickens County, South Carolina. Pickens County is in the northwestern section of South Carolina, and Clemson is in the southern portion of the county. Clemson is bordered on the north and south in part by Clemson University. The northern boundary is also shared with the Town of Central, home to Southern Wesleyan University, while the southern border is shared with the Town of Pendleton. The western border is formed by Lake Hartwell, which also serves as the boundary between Pickens and Oconee Counties. The eastern portion of the city is bordered by unincorporated Pickens County and Anderson County.
Honea Path, "The Little Town with the Big Heart, "is full of exciting and beautiful scenery, historically significant sites, and friendly people. Whether you're coming to visit, just passing through, or are a lifelong resident of this great town, your interest in this beautiful area is welcomed.
West Pelzer in Anderson County was originally called Frankville. There were settlers in the vicinity in the 1800s. The town of Frankville was chartered in 1913. The original survey for the town was made by John Franks. A new petition was later filed and on September 13, 1918, the name was changed from Frankville to West Pelzer. West Pelzer is less than a quarter of a mile from Pelzer. However, the small town is incorporated and has its own city government.
Progress and the past go hand-in-hand in the historic town of Pendleton, South Carolina located in Anderson County. Founded in 1790 on land which just a few years earlier had been a part of the Cherokee Indian Nation, Pendleton now is one of the largest historic districts in the nation. A mixture of rugged Scots-Irish immigrants and affluent South Carolina Low Country planters and politicians created the foundation on which Pendleton continues to grow. Now a modern-day community with fine homes, quaint shops, excellent restaurants and proud, friendly residents, the town is worth discovering-or rediscovering- as an excellent place to visit for awhile or stay for a lifetime. The spotlight is not only on the majestic past, but on the opportunities for the present and the future.
Piedmont is located in Anderson County on the Saluda River where the water flows over huge rocks on its way from the mountains to the sea. The Indians and early settlers called it "Big Shoals of the Saluda." Irish immigrant, David Garrison, built his grist mill upon the shoals, giving it its second name, Garrison Shoals. When Henry Pinckney Hammett bought the property for his cotton mill, using the water power of the shoals, the name was again changed, this time to Piedmont, "Foot of the Mountains." This name was added to his charter for Piedmont Manufacturing Company and also as a railroad station.
Williamston, South Carolina, in Anderson County, is 16 miles S of Greenville, South Carolina (center to center) and 101 miles SW of Charlotte, North Carolina. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Greenville - Spartanburg - Anderson metropolitan area. Williamston contains a population of approximately 3,791.
