Sandy Springs, South Carolina
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Sandy Springs | |
|---|---|
  Sandy Springs Location within the state of South Carolina | |
| Coordinates: 34°35′50″N 82°45′23″W / 34.59722°N 82.75639°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Anderson |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.90 sq mi (7.50 km2) |
| • Land | 2.87 sq mi (7.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.023 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 810 ft (250 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,002 |
| • Density | 348.8/sq mi (134.69/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 45-63655 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2812930[2] |
Sandy Springs is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 1,002.[4]
It is located on U.S. Route 76 between Anderson and Clemson. The name comes from a literal spring in the sands.[5]
It is the birthplace of Freddie Stowers, the only African-American to be awarded the Medal of Honor for his service in World War I.[6]
