Lawson
in Spartanburg County of South Carolina, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
34.978 and -81.911 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 34° 58' 39" and W -81° 54' 40"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 10:26 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:09 am and 5:18 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-33.937 and 115.018 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Burnside
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Lawson

Lawson in Spartanburg County (South Carolina) is a city located in United States about 382 mi (or 614 km) south-west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Current time in Lawson is now 10:26 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Lawson, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Greenville Spartanburg International Airport in a distance of 18 mi (or 29 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Great Smoky Mountains National Park in a distance of 56 mi (or 91 km), North-West. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Spartanburg, Gaffney, Union, Rutherfordton and Columbus. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 11°C / 52 °F

Morning Temperature 5°C / 40 °F
Evening Temperature 7°C / 44 °F
Night Temperature 4°C / 38 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 36%
Air Pressure 1008 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (7 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 1% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Thursday, 21st of November 2024

8°C (46 °F)
6°C (44 °F)
Scattered clouds, moderate breeze.

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

14°C (57 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

16°C (61 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Few clouds, light breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Spartanburg Marriott

Address
2,1 mi
299 North Church Street
29306 Spartanburg
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


AC Hotel Spartanburg

Address
2,4 mi
225 West Main Street
29306 Spartanburg
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hampton Inn Spartanburg-North I-85

Address
3,1 mi
121 Traveller Drive
29303 Spartanburg
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holiday Inn Express & Suites SPARTANBURG-NORTH

Address
3,1 mi
161 Sha Lane
29307 SPARTANBURG
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Courtyard Spartanburg

Address
3,4 mi
110 Mobile Drive
29303 Spartanburg
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holiday Inn Express & Suites I-26 & US 29 AT WESTGATE MALL

Address
5,3 mi
895 Spartan Blvd.
29301 SPARTANBURG
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


COLLEGE INN SPARTANBURG

Address
1,8 mi
491 E. MAIN ST.
29302 Spartanburg
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


SUNSHINE INN SPARTANBURG

Address
2,1 mi
578 N. CHURCH ST.
29303 Spartanburg
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Best Western Plus Spartanburg

Address
3,4 mi
125 Sloane Garden Rd
29316 Spartanburg
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Quality Inn & Suites Spartanburg

Address
3,6 mi
160 Simuel Road
29303 Spartanburg
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

CSX local power at Spartanburg, SC. (1988)

Published: February 06, 2011
Length: 04:37 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: SOU5111

The CSX Forster local was getting their power off the cab track at Spartanburg, with some typical GE smoke. The consist that day included an old Seaboard System U36B. copyright © 2011 do...


Moviestop Vacation Vid

Published: August 01, 2010
Length: 01:33 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: cackalackymovies

The other Jason hits a movie stop while on vacation. See what he brought home, and see Krazy Jason's reaction to it.


CSX coal train departing Spartanburg, SC with a Clinchfield SD45 in the consist. (1987)

Published: June 26, 2010
Length: 32:03 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: SOU5111

After a crew change a southbound coal train departs Spartanburg with an interesting consist. The third unit was originally a Seaboard Coast Line SD45, but was traded to partner road Clinchfield...


CSX empty hopper train with Caboose set off at Spartanburg, SC (1988)

Published: May 12, 2012
Length: 06:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: SOU5111

At the time this was shot, the Spartanburg Terminal was a dividing point for caboose and cabooseless operations. The Spartanburg Sub south of the terminal still required a caboose, while north...


Spartanburg Pizza | Brickhouse Pizzeria is the best pizza in Spartanburg

Published: July 15, 2012
Length: 01:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: BRICKHOUSESC

Pizza in Spartanburg http://www.fb.com/spartanburgpizza (864) 585-0555 Spartanburg Pizza Restaurant We are a Brickoven Neighborhood Pizza and grill located in Spartanburg, sc. We specialize...


Red, White, & Boom 2013 | Spartanburg, SC | Creative MMD, LLC.

Published: June 17, 2013
Length: 27:01 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Creative MMD, LLC

Come and enjoy one of Spartanburg's biggest and brightest events - Red, White, & Boom! Thursday, July 4th, 6-10 pm, at Barnet Park in Spartanburg, SC.


CSX loaded coal train preparing to depart Spartanburg, SC (1988)

Published: May 13, 2012
Length: 54:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: SOU5111

The crew on a loaded coal train had problems with the lead SD50 as they prepared to depart Spartanburg Terminal. So, they had to set the unit out near the shop. Then they departed with only...


Crew change at Spartanburg, SC. (1988)

Published: July 05, 2010
Length: 09:16 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: SOU5111

An unusual consist of a GP30 and a U36B lead a 144 car empty hopper train into Spartanburg for a crew change. These trains were sometimes called a "double whammy" by the Clinchfield RR ...


Clinchfield SD40 at Spartanburg, SC (1990)

Published: June 23, 2010
Length: 11:58 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: SOU5111

I was very surprised to find this gray & yellow Clinchfield SD40 leading a coal train at Spartanburg in 1990. I had seen several of the black Clinchfield units at the time, but not a gray...


Southern Railway GP38-2 leading a ballast train at Spartanburg, SC. (1989)

Published: August 22, 2010
Length: 30:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: SOU5111

A GP38-2, still in it's Southern Railway paint scheme, was leading a nice consist on a ballast train by the Amtrak Station in Spartanburg, SC. There was a Southern bay window caboose on the...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Wofford College

Wofford College, established in 1854 and related to the United Methodist Church, is a selective, independent, liberal arts college of 1,525 students located in downtown Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States. The historic 175-acre campus is recognized as a national arboretum and is one of the few four-year institutions in the southeastern United States founded before the American Civil War that still operates on its original campus.

Located at 34.959, -81.935 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Converse College

Converse College is a liberal arts women's college in Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA. It was established by a group of Spartanburg citizens and named after Dexter Edgar Converse.

Located at 34.9546, -81.9171 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium

Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium is a large-events venue in Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA. It was built in 1951 and consists of a 3,217-seat theater with an 83'9"-by-86' stage and a 2,500-seat arena with 13,638 square feet of exhibit space. The auditorium, with 2,017 seats on the lower level and 1,200 in the two balconies (834 lower balcony and 366 upper balcony seats), is used for concerts, stage and family shows, and other events, and is one of South Carolina's largest theaters.

Located at 34.9566, -81.936 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Gibbs Stadium

Gibbs Stadium is a 13,000-seat multi-purpose stadium in Spartanburg, South Carolina. It opened in 1996 and is home to the Wofford College Terriers football team. It is also the home to the Spartanburg High School varsity football team. It is home to the 30th largest college football scoreboard in the nation at 1,485 square feet . It was named for the Gibbs, long-time donors to Wofford, for their 1 million dollar donation to build it.

Located at 34.9618, -81.9329 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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College football venues, Sports venues in South Carolina, Wofford Terriers football, Multi-purpose stadiums in the United States, Sports venues in Spartanburg County, South Carolina

Benjamin Johnson Arena

Benjamin Johnson Arena is a 3,500-seat multi-purpose arena in Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States. It was built in 1981 and is home to the Wofford College Terriers basketball team. The arena is named after the late Benjamin O. Johnson, former vice president of Spartan Mills and community leader in Spartanburg.

Located at 34.9603, -81.9328 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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College basketball venues in the United States, Basketball venues in South Carolina, Wofford Terriers, Sports venues in Spartanburg County, South Carolina

Spartanburg Day School

Spartanburg Da(nk)y School Location Spartanburg, South Carolina Information Type Private school Established September 12, 1957 Headmaster Rachel Deems Faculty 85 Grades K4–12 Enrollment 500 Color(s) Red, White, and Blue Athletics conference SCISA Mascot Griffin Information (864) 582-7539 Student Body President Walker Tiller Student Body Vice President Ashley Oakes Website http://www. spartanburgdayschool.

Located at 34.9765, -81.8929 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Private high schools in South Carolina, Schools in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, Private middle schools in South Carolina, Private elementary schools in South Carolina

WSPG

WSPG (1400AM/97.1 FM), known as "ESPN Spartanburg", is a sports radio station licensed to Spartanburg, South Carolina. It is owned by Jose Roberto and Aida Esperanza Ekonomo, though airtime is leased to Matt Smith of Tiny T-Bone Media, LLC. The WSPG studios and transmitter are located at 340 Garner Road in Spartanburg.

Located at 34.9739, -81.9269 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Russell C. King Field

Russell C. King Field is a baseball venue located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA. It is home to the Wofford Terriers college baseball team of the Division I Southern Conference. It has a capacity of 2,500 spectators. Of the 2,500 spectator capacity, 833 is made up of permanent, chair-backed seating. The remainder consists of berm-style seating down either foul line. The field also features stadium lighting.

Located at 34.9592, -81.9314 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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College baseball venues in the United States, Baseball venues in South Carolina, Wofford Terriers baseball, Sports venues in Spartanburg County, South Carolina