Clemson

Clemson is a university city in Pickens County, South Carolina, located along the slopes of the Blue Ridge Mountains and beside Lake Hartwell. The layout includes residential areas, academic buildings, and green spaces connected by wide streets that curve through wooded sections.

The area changed from a plantation to a community in the late 19th century after the land was donated for the founding of an agricultural college. The institution grew over the decades into a larger university, while the surrounding area developed into a residential town.

The town takes its name from a 19th-century landowner who donated his estate to create an educational institution for the region. Streets and public spaces today reflect the rhythm of college life, with students walking between classes and academic events shaping the daily character of the area.

A free bus system connects residential areas, academic locations, and nearby communities across the region. Most routes run more frequently on weekdays than weekends, so it helps to check schedules in advance.

Orange paw prints painted on streets guide visitors to different points around town and toward the football stadium. On game days, roads around the stadium fill with thousands of visitors arriving on foot or by shuttle.

Location: Pickens County

Elevation above the sea: 221 m

Website: http://cityofclemson.org

GPS coordinates: 34.68500,-82.81472

Latest update: December 12, 2025 20:59