Maxwell Springs is located in Greenwood County, which serves as a hub for the Upper Savannah Region consisting of a six county area (Abbeville, Edgefield, Greenwood, Laurens, McCormick, and Saluda counties)

Climate

Greenwood has a year-round, mild climate with an average growing season of 229 days.

Avg. Temp:	64.9
Avg. Temp January:	45.0
Avg. Temp July:	80.6
Avg. Rain	44.4 inches

Population

County:	67,500
City:	22,000

Cultural Activities

Abbeville Opera House, Greenwood Community Theatre, Newberry Opera House, Greenwood/Lander Performing Arts Series, Monsanto Gallery at Lander University, The Arts Council of Greenwood County, The Museum, Greenwood Civic Center, Peace Center for the Performing Arts, South Carolina Festival of Flowers

Historic Sites and Attractions

The Square in Uptown Greenwood, Ninety Six National Historic Site, Railroad Historical Center, Cokesbury College, The Callie Self Memorial Carillon, Emerald Farms, Park Seed Gardens, Heritage Festival, Catfish Festival, Spring Fling, and YMCA

Recreation

Year round: Fishing, Hunting, Biking, Hiking, Golf Courses (8 in the county and 16 in the area), Six lakes, Three parks, Four country clubs, Seven theaters, Bowling complexes

Churches

One Roman Catholic church and 106 Protestant churches

Health Care

Self Memorial Hospital (421 beds, 140 physicians, over 1,800 employees);Assisted Living and Nursing Homes-15 in the area; 26 Dentists; Research facilities--Greenwood Genetic Center and J.C. Self Research Institute for Human Genetics

Education

Elementary, Middle, High Schools, Vocational and Alternative Schools, and several private schools; Lander University and Piedmont Technical College both of which have programs affiliated with Clemson University. Within a 2 hour drive are The University of South Carolina, Clemson University, Converse College, Erskine College and Seminary, Furman University, Bob Jones University, North Greenville College, Presbyterian College and Wofford College.

Libraries

Abbeville-Greenwood Regional Library System (including Branches), Lander University, Piedmont Technical College

Newspapers

Index Journal, Star & County Review, The Observer, The Greenville News, The State

Transportation

Greenville/Spartanburg Regional International Airport-one hour drive; Interstates I-85, I-26, and I-385 nearby; 3 hours from Atlanta; 2 hours drive to Charlotte; 3-4 hours from South Carolina coast. Greenwood Airport 8 miles away with business jet service

Industry

Corporate headquarters for Greenwood Mills, Fuji Film North America, and Capsugel; Several multi-national corporations including Solutia, Eaton Cutler-Hammer, Velux, Kemet, TycoHealthcare/Kendall, and National Textiles

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