Explore Clinton, South Carolina, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Clinton |
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
| County | Laurens County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 34.478171 |
| Longitude | -81.862967 |
| Population | 7,633 |
| Density | 286.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 29325 |
| Area Code | 864 |
| County Seat | Laurens |
| School District | Laurens School District 56 |
Clinton occupies a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of the Millers Fork as it wanders through the verdant Piedmont terrain. It lies 20.3 miles northwest of Newberry, SC (from Newberry, SC: bearing 313°T), and is situated 7.8 miles east-southeast of Laurens. The earth here holds a deep, clay-rich warmth that seems to absorb the golden light of late afternoons, casting long shadows across the fields. Sarah Copeland Pond sits just a mile away, its surface often mirroring the stillness of the surrounding woods. On the distant horizon, the Appalachian Mountains provide a faint, jagged silhouette that reminds the observer of the vast, inland geography stretching toward the interior. Oak Street Park offers a modest expanse of green space where the pace of the afternoon slows to match the movement of the clouds.
Clinton grew from the necessity of inland commerce and the steady pulse of the local textile and manufacturing industries. The history of the area is etched into the aging brick facades of buildings that once housed thriving mills, marking a transition from labor-intensive production to modern economic diversity. Workers here have long understood the value of a steady hand and a disciplined approach to the shifting demands of the global market. While the era of heavy manufacturing has evolved, the spirit of industry remains a fundamental component of the local identity. The economy now reflects a broader range of services, yet it maintains a connection to the practical, grounded roots of its predecessors.
Clinton fosters a cultural character defined by a deliberate sense of stability and a quiet pride in its shared traditions. Presbyterian College stands as a significant landmark, contributing an intellectual vitality that informs the daily rhythm of the streets. Residents often gather for local seasonal events that bring a surge of energy to the quiet corridors of the center, creating a temporary, lively friction against the usual calm. The proximity of Gordons Mill Falls provides a natural destination for those seeking the rhythmic sound of water over stone, a few miles removed from the daily routine. Notable figures such as the musician Josh White, who was born here, carry the legacy of the region into the wider world, embodying a creative spirit that defies the modest scale of the landscape.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Clinton, South Carolina. Coordinates: 34.478171, -81.862967. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Clinton includes the ZIP code (29325), telephone area code (864), county seat of Laurens County (Laurens), and school district assignment (Laurens School District 56).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |