Central, South Carolina

South Carolina Pickens County Central Central is located in the southwestern portion of Pickens County.

Its name came about when, in 1873, the Atlantic & Richmond Air-Line Railroad Company completed the connecting link between the northbound track from Atlanta and the southbound track from Charlotte. This central location became the logical place for the railroad to build repair shops and fueling stations. They named the depot "Central."

Clemson is the largest city near Central. Here is a map of the Clemson area.

General Information, Jobs

• Job openings

Pictures of Central

• Pickens County Library System's Photos - historical collection
  

Maps, Transportation

• Nearest commercial airport
  – Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport - GSP
  

Recreation, Entertainment, Tourism

• Arts, entertainment, dining
  – Clemson events
  
  
• Attractions
  – Clemson museums - includes Central
  
  
• Sports, outdoor recreation
  – Recreation, sports organizations
  

Business Resources

• Clemson Area Chamber of Commerce
• Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce
• Alliance Pickens
• Better Business Bureau

Media

• Newspapers, magazines

Government

• Town of Central
• Pickens County
  – County officials, offices - phone numbers, addresses
  – Sheriff's Office
  
• Pickens Soil and Water Conservation District

Schools, Colleges, Libraries

• K12 schools
• Colleges, universities
  
• Libraries, archives

Hospitals, Churches, Helping Organizations

• Churches
• Community organizations
• Environmental, conservation organizations