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City in South Carolina, United States
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Anderson is a county and city in the Upcountry of South Carolina. The city of Anderson had a population of 27,545 in 2016 with an urban area population of 75,702. Anderson County had a population of 194,692 in 2016. The city of Anderson serves as one of the three primary cities in the Upcountry of South Carolina, the others being Spartanburg and Greenville.
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Row of historic buildings built as early as the 1800s, including the Anderson County Courthouse.
Performing arts venue located near Anderson's historic downtown.
Beach park with numerous activities available from simply hiking, kayaking, or sunbathing on the beach.
Small regional shopping mall anchored by Belk, Dillard's and JCPenney with around 30 specialty stores and a few restaurants in its food court.
By car
Anderson County is located along the Interstate 85 corridor, linking it to Atlanta and Greenville. Anderson is accessible from Interstate 85 at exit numbers 11-27.
By bus
Anderson County is served by Greyhound with a station along Highway 81 at exit 27 on Interstate 85.
Anderson's downtown is more accessible by foot, but the majority of Anderson including the mall and lake areas require a vehicle.
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Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg · Regional · GSP
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