Ninety Six South Carolina Map

About Ninety Six, South Carolina

Ninety Six is a locality in Greenwood County, South Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,521. The population density is 526.4 people per km². Ninety Six is located at 34.1751°N, 82.0240°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29666.

Ninety Six rests in the gentle embrace of the Piedmont, a landscape sculpted by the slow, persistent hand of seasons rather than dramatic geological upheaval. It lies 41.0 miles south-south-east of Simpsonville, SC (from Simpsonville, SC: bearing 161°T), and is situated 8.0 miles east of Greenwood. Rolling hills, softened by centuries of cultivation and the patient growth of pine and hardwood, cradle the town, their contours occasionally broken by the glint of sun on distant water or the darker, richer green of a well-watered pasture. The air here, especially in the languid afternoons of late summer, carries a humid warmth, thick with the scent of freshly cut grass and the faint, earthy perfume of red clay. Evenings often bring a sky of bruised purples and soft oranges, a quiet spectacle that settles over the land like a comforting blanket, hinting at the deep, quiet rhythms of life that have long held sway in Ninety Six. The historical echo of Ninety Six is profound, resonating from its origins as a significant frontier trading post and its pivotal role in the Revolutionary War, where the earthworks of a formidable British fort still stand as a quiet testament. The local economy, once deeply tied to agriculture—cotton and tobacco having long since yielded to a more diverse mix of farming and small-scale industry—now finds its heartbeat in the resilience of its people and a growing appreciation for its heritage. The Ninety Six National Historic Site draws visitors eager to walk the grounds where history was forged, a place where the past feels less like a distant memory and more like a palpable presence, whispered by the wind through the remaining fortifications and the surrounding, enduring landscape.

About This Ninety Six Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ninety Six, South Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.175127, -82.024007. 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 Ninety Six and Greenwood County.

Detailed location data for Ninety Six includes the ZIP code (29666), telephone area code (864), county seat of Greenwood County (Greenwood), and school district assignment (Greenwood School District 52). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Ninety Six is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.