Slater-Marietta South Carolina Map

About Slater-Marietta, South Carolina

Slater-Marietta is a locality in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,381. The population density is 173.3 people per km². Slater-Marietta is located at 35.0283°N, 82.5003°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29661.

Slater-Marietta, a place where the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains begin their gentle ascent, unfolds across a landscape shaped by water and time. It lies 13.6 miles north-north-west of Greenville, SC (from Greenville, SC: bearing 334°T), and is situated 5.3 miles north-west of Travelers Rest. Here, the Saluda River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, winds its way through the terrain, its banks often lined with the deep greens of mature hardwoods and the occasional whisper of pine. The air, especially after a summer rain, carries the clean, earthy scent of damp soil and growing things, a constant reminder of the surrounding natural world. Sunlight filters through the canopy, dappling the winding roads that connect the scattered homes and small businesses, casting a soft, diffused glow that softens the edges of the day. The history of Slater-Marietta is intrinsically linked to the power of the Saluda River, which once fueled the mills that formed the bedrock of its early economy. For generations, the rhythm of life here was dictated by the turning of water wheels and the demands of textile production, leaving behind a legacy of industrious spirit. While the large mills have long since faded into memory, a quiet resilience persists in Slater-Marietta. The local economy now leans more towards the small-scale, the artisanal, with residents often finding their livelihoods in nearby Greenville or tending to small farms that dot the hillsides. The enduring presence of the river, however, remains a defining characteristic, offering both a source of natural beauty and a constant, murmuring connection to the past that shaped this corner of the Upstate.

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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Slater-Marietta, South Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.028335, -82.500276. 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 Slater-Marietta and Greenville County.

Detailed location data for Slater-Marietta includes the ZIP code (29661), telephone area code (864), county seat of Greenville County (Greenville), and school district assignment (Greenville County School District). 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 Slater-Marietta is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.