Looking for a small town in South Carolina to get away from it all? Whether you’re looking for somewhere to escape the hustle and bustle of city life, or feel like you’ve experienced everything the Carolinas have to offer, Blacksburg is a small town with big offerings! There’s nothing quite like the rural charm of a small city. You’ll feel like you’ve been transported back in time when you are walking down Blacksburg’s historic main streets.
Make sure to stop by the Visitor Center when you first get into town! The center has hundreds of brochures featuring local attractions and plenty of information on places to stay while you’re in the Palmetto State.
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At less than two square miles and under 2,000 residents, there’s no doubt that Blacksburg is tiny. It may be barely more than a speck on a map, but the area is filled with beauty and charm. Take a stroll through the downtown area and enjoy the peace and quiet of the tree-lined streets.
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Blacksburg was incorporated in 1876. Blacksburg was named after John G. Black, a Confederate veteran who was instrumental in the town’s development.
Steve5863/TripAdvisor Though it started as a railroad station hub, the town has plenty of green spaces to attract nature lovers of all ages.
Nicknamed the “Iron City,” Blacksburg was famous in the late 1800s as a boom town. Massive quantities of iron ore were discovered here, and miners flocked to the area in hopes of striking it rich. The town was so wealthy that it was one of the first in the state to have electric street lights.
Town of Blacksburg, SC/Facebook The city was actually officially named Iron City before settling on the name Blacksburg in 1888. Nowadays, the moniker is the town’s official nickname and you’ll spot it all over the city.
The annual Iron City Festival is held the third weekend in April to commemorate the town’s founding. Thousands of people swarm the area to check out local vendors, artists, and musicians.
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Outside of festival weekend, things are generally pretty quiet in Blacksburg. There’s lots of nature to check out. Fishing is a popular pastime in the region, and Blacksburg boasts plenty of places to cast a line!
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The town has a historic past and is home to Kings Mountain National Military Park, the site of a major Revolutionary War battle.
zfrphoto/iStock via Getty Images Kings Mountain is the site of the Battle of Kings Mountain, a significant victory for the patriots in the American Revolutionary War. The 4,000 acre park was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.
Conveniently located just off I-85, Blacksburg straddles the line between the Carolinas. It’s a little under an hour south of Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Check out the town’s Facebook page and stop by for a spell if you are ever in the area!
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Though it started as a railroad station hub, the town has plenty of green spaces to attract nature lovers of all ages.
The city was actually officially named Iron City before settling on the name Blacksburg in 1888. Nowadays, the moniker is the town’s official nickname and you’ll spot it all over the city.
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Kings Mountain is the site of the Battle of Kings Mountain, a significant victory for the patriots in the American Revolutionary War. The 4,000 acre park was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.
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South Carolina is blessed with an abundance of quiet small towns where citizens and visitors alike can enjoy the state’s Southern charm. Share your favorite small Carolina town in the comments!
And for more quaint places to visit in South Carolina, be sure to check out these 15 tiny little towns!
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Address: Blacksburg, SC 29702, USA
