Fountain Inn South Carolina Map
Fountain Inn, South Carolina — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Fountain Inn, Greenville County.
Interactive Map of Fountain Inn, South Carolina
| City | Fountain Inn |
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
| County | Greenville |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 34.68901 |
| Longitude | -82.195668 |
| Population | 12,020 |
| Density | 507.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Fountain Inn, South Carolina
Fountain Inn is a locality in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States. It has a population of 12,020. The population density is 507.7 people per km². Fountain Inn is located at 34.6890°N, 82.1957°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29644.
Fountain Inn breathes the humid, verdant spirit of the Upstate, a place where the land gently slopes and the sky stretches wide, often painted with the bruised purples and soft golds of Southern sunsets. It lies 4.7 miles south-east of Simpsonville, SC (from Simpsonville, SC: bearing 135°T), and is situated 9.0 miles south-east of Mauldin. The air, especially after a summer rain, carries the sweet, earthy scent of pine and damp soil, a constant reminder of the surrounding green. Oak and hickory trees, ancient sentinels, cast dappled shadows on the roads that wind through the outskirts, leading to open fields where cotton and corn once reigned supreme, and now, often, housing developments bloom like hardy wildflowers. The character of Fountain Inn is one of amiable resilience, a quiet strength that hums beneath the surface of its pleasant, lived-in streets, where front porches are still a common sight, and the pace of life allows for neighborly nods and lingering conversations. The history of Fountain Inn is intrinsically tied to the fertile soil and the spirit of enterprise that has always characterized this stretch of South Carolina. Originally a stop along the rail line, its name evokes a long-lost natural spring that once offered refreshment to travelers, a small oasis in the rolling landscape. This small town’s economy, once driven by agriculture, has gracefully transitioned, embracing light manufacturing and a growing service sector that supports its expanding population, drawing people who appreciate its accessible charm. The downtown area, with its revitalized brick storefronts, tells a story of renewal, of a community that cherishes its past while confidently stepping into the future, a place where the echoes of its agricultural roots can still be felt in the sturdy, honest character of its people.
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About This Fountain Inn Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Fountain Inn, South Carolina with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Fountain Inn and Greenville County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Fountain Inn is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Fountain Inn is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 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. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
