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Powdersville, SC

Powdersville is a census-designated place (CDP) in Anderson County, South Carolina. The population was 10,025 at the 2020 census,.

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 but Columbia was the primary site for the production 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.

Powdersville is located in the northern corner of Anderson County at 34°46′57″N 82°29′32″W (34.782620, -82.492138). Its northwest border is the Pickens County line, and its northeast border is the Saluda River, which forms the Greenville County line. The southeast border of the CDP is formed by Interstate 85, a six-lane highway with access to Powdersville via exits 39 and 40. Greenville, the largest city in the region, is 8 miles (13 km) to the northeast.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 14.0 square miles (36.3 km²), of which 13.9 square miles (35.9 km²) is land and 0.12 square miles (0.3 km²), or 0.90%, is water.

Public education in Powdersville is administered by Anderson County School District One. The district operates Concrete Primary School, Powdersville Elementary School, Powdersville Middle School, and Powdersville High School. Powdersville has a public library, a branch of the Anderson County Library System.

Powdersville places a strong emphasis on health and wellness, with several facilities and initiatives dedicated to promoting a healthy lifestyle. The AnMed Health Powdersville Campus provides comprehensive healthcare services to the community, including primary care, urgent care, and specialty clinics. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Anderson County Parks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Training Lab and YMCA. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Powdersville, such as the Sadlers Creek and Cater's Lake Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Powdersville, SC are Lakeside Park, 7th Inning Splash Waterpark, and Dolly Cooper Park.

Population: 10,678 (2022). ZIP Codes: 29611. Area code: 864. Elevation: 968 ft (295 m). Area: 13.88 sq mi (35.94 km²).

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What is Powdersville, SC is known for?

When travelers would enter the area they would see the gunpowder and say, “This must be Powdersville.” The Powdersville area was used to store gunpowder during the Civil War, thus giving it the name. The area was a stopping point for lady travelers to “Powder” their noses.

Why is it called Powdersville, SC?

The Powdersville Area General Stores sold gunpowder. Seeing the gunpowder spread on the ground about town, travelers began calling the area Powdersville. The area also was used to store gunpowder during the Civil War, thus the name Powdersville.

What is the crime rate in Powdersville, SC?

Powdersville crime rates are 7% lower than the national average. Violent crimes in Powdersville are 3% higher than the national average. In Powdersville you have a 1 in 47 chance of becoming a victim of crime. Powdersville is safer than 28% of the cities in the United States.

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Anderson County

AnMed Health Powdersville Campus 

Anderson County Parks and Recreation Department 

Training Lab 

YMCA

Sadlers Creek 

Cater's Lake Park

Lakeside Park

7th Inning Splash Waterpark

Dolly Cooper Park

Powdersville

Anderson SC Living

Area Vibes

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