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Boiling Springs, SC

Boiling Springs is a census-designated place (CDP) in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 8,219 at the 2010 census.

The area became known as Boiling Springs because of a small spring in its heart that, up until the land was commercially developed, actually appeared as if it were boiling and would sometimes shoot water 6 feet (1.8 m) into the air. The geyser diminished gradually over the years. In the 1930s it had become a shallow, barely bubbling stream and today the water is still. The spring is located at the corner of McMillian Boulevard and Highway 9 on the same lot as the (formerly) Bi-Lo Shopping Center and the Verizon Mobile store. Once the land was developed and the shopping center was built, the springs ceased to boil. After the spring was cleaned up and dug out, a small park was built around it with benches, flags, and a memorial to a citizen of Boiling Springs.

Boiling Springs is located at 35°2′35″N 81°58′31″W (35.043151, -81.975381). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 6.8 square miles (18 km²), all land.

Boiling Springs students are part of Spartanburg County School District 2. For the 2013-2014 Academic Year, Spartanburg District 2 was named the top school district in the State of South Carolina by the South Carolina Department of Education. 63% of educators in Spartanburg District 2 have a master's degree or higher, and 19% are National Board certified, placing the district in the top 1% of school districts nationwide. Boiling Springs has a lending library, a branch of the Spartanburg County Public Library. Sherman College of Chiropractic is outside of the CDP though it has a Boiling Springs postal address.

Health and wellness are paramount in Boiling Springs, with the city offering various amenities and services to support the well-being of its residents. The Advanced Urgent Care and Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System stands as a cornerstone in providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Anytime Fitness, Sportless Gym, and Workout Anytime. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Boiling Springs, such as the Highland Rail Trail and Croft Passage (Palmetto Trail). These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Boiling Springs, SC are Lake Bowen, Va-Du-Mar McMillan Park, and Boiling Springs Community Park.

Population: 12,609 (2023). ZIP Code: 29316. Area code(s): 864. Elevation: 919 ft (280 m). Area: 6.84 sq mi (17.71 km²).

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Is Boiling Springs, SC a good place to live?

Boiling Springs is in Spartanburg County and is one of the best places to live in South Carolina. Living in Boiling Springs offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Boiling Springs there are a lot of parks.

Is Boiling Springs, SC a city or town?

Boiling Springs has remained a small town all of these years, with its character and charm as its greatest assets. It is no longer the sleepy town it once was; instead, it is full of restaurants, stores, beautiful homes, and a growing university. The Baptist boarding school is now Gardner-Webb University, just recently celebrating its centennial year.

Why is it called Boiling Springs?

The area became known as Boiling Springs because of a small spring in its heart that, up until the land was commercially developed, actually appeared as if it were boiling and would sometimes shoot water 6 feet (1.8 m) into the air. The geyser diminished gradually over the years. In the 1930s it had become a shallow, barely bubbling stream and today the water is still. The spring is located at the corner of McMillian Boulevard and Highway 9 on the same lot as the (formerly) Bi-Lo Shopping Center and the Verizon Mobile store.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Spartan

Advanced Urgent Care 

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System 

Anytime Fitness

Sportless Gym 

Workout Anytime

Highland Rail Trail 

Croft Passage (Palmetto Trail)

Lake Bowen

Va-Du-Mar McMillan Park

Boiling Springs Community Park

Niche

Town History

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