Welcome To KEY TO THE CITY's Page For
Greenville
Greenville County, South Carolina
ZipCodes
29601, 29605, 29607, 29609, 29611, 29615
Motto
"the Textile Capital of the World"
Page Contents for Greenville, South Carolina
History & History-related items
Chamber of Commerce.
Community events.
Organizations, Churches, and Sports.
Statistics & Facts
The South Carolina state capital is Columbia.
The population of Greenville is approximately 58,282 (1990), 58409 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 26,453 (1990), 25599 (2010).
The amount of land area in Greenville is 65.005 sq. kilometers.
The amount of land area in Greenville is 25.38 sq. miles.
The amount of surface water is 0.181 sq kilometers.
The distance from Greenville to Washington DC is 419 miles.
The distance to the South Carolina state capital is 104 miles. (as the crow flies)
Greenville is positioned 34.83 degrees north of the equator and 82.37 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Greenville elevation is 1,000 - 3,500 feet above sea level.
The Greenville median home price is $ 130,013 (August 1997).
The average low temperature is 48 degrees F.
The average high temperature is 78 degrees F.
Location
in northwestern South Carolina in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains, on the banks of the Reedy River, about 145 miles northeast of Atlanta, Georgia and 100 miles southwest of Charlotte, North Carolina.
Other communities in the nearby area are: Mauldin, Taylors, Lyman, Greer, Wellford, Inman, Spartanburg, Travelers Rest, Easley, Anderson, Williamston, and Simpsonville
Return to Index
Climate
pleasant year-round, with spectacular seasonal changes during the year.
Return to Index
Weather
moderate. Here is a Weather page for Greenville.
Return to Index
History & History Related Items
Historic Points of Interest
Return to Index
The incorporation of Greenville
1831Attractions
The official site for Greenville, co-sponsored by the city, the chamber and the convention & visitors bureau.
Find information about Greenville at Greenville On-line
Discover South Carolina's UpCountry
P.O. Box 3116
Greenville, South Carolina 29602
Phone: 864-233-2690
Toll-free: 800-849-4766
Hollywild Animal Park
Hampton Road between Inman and Greer
Attractions in Greenville
A Virtual Tour of Greenville
Bob Jones Museum and Gallery
1700 Wade Hampton Blvd.
Phone: (864) 242-5100
This collection features German, Italian, French, and Spanish artists from the 13th through the 19th centuries. Among the Gallery's 27 rooms, you will find over 400 paintings by world renowned artists such as Rembrandt, Rubens, and Van Dyck.
The South Carolina Botanical Garden
Greenville County Art Museum
420 College St
Greenville, SC 29601-2017
Phone: 864-271-7570
The Greenville Zoo
150 Cleveland Park Dr
Greenville, SC 29601-3147
Phone: 864-467-4300
Return to Index
Greenville City Government
City of Greenville206 S. Main St.
Greenville, SC 29601
Phone: (864) 467-4500
City Manager Phone: 864-467-4425
Mailing address for the Mayor's Office
P.O. Box 2207
Greenville, S.C. 29602
Greenville County Information
Greenville Chamber
Greenville Chamber of Commerce24 Cleveland St.
Greenville, SC 29601
Phone: (864) 242-1050
E-mail: hgatchell@greenvillechamber.org
Greenville Community Events
Calendar page for Greenville.Greenville Organizations
Greenville Chamber of Commerce24 Cleveland St.
Greenville, SC 29601
Phone: (864) 242-1050
E-mail: hgatchell@greenvillechamber.org
Greenville Libraries
Greenville County Public Library - Main Library300 College St.
Greenville, South Carolina
Phone (864) 242-5000
Greenville Schools
Greenville On-line SchoolsStudents are assigned to schools based on where they live. To get information regarding school assignments, call the district's INFOLine at (864) 241-3100.
Greenville High School
1 Vardry St
Greenville, SC 29601-3527
Phone: 864-241-3220
Greenville County School District
301 E Camperdown Way
Greenville, SC 29601-2910
Phone: 864-241-3100
An education page for Greenville and the area.
HIGHER EDUCATION
The University Center of Greenville serve the needs of working adults who want to pursue four year or graduate-level degrees
Furman University
3300 Poinsett Highway
Greenville, South Carolina 29613
> A liberal arts college founded in 1826, a private, coeducational institution .
Bob Jones University
Founded in 1927, a Non-denominational, Christian liberal arts University
Clemson University in nearby Clemson. Phone: (864) 656-3311, general information Phone: (864) 656-2287, undergraduate admissions Phone: (864) 656-3195, graduate admissions.
Clemson University is a state-assisted university located in Clemson, South Carolina, in the northwestern section of Upstate South Carolina.
Contribute information for this community or any other community on the Key To TheCity website
Be sure to include the name of the community and its state when contacting Key to the City as you are NOT directly contacting this community.
Thanks for visiting Key to the City. Come back again! Soon!
- The information on Key to the City is from multiple sources including government, commerce, libraries, individuals and organizations. There is no guarantee of the accuracy or timeliness of the information presented on these pages, therefore, please use at your own risk.
