Saxon
in Spartanburg County of South Carolina, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
34.961 and -81.967 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 34° 57' 40" and W -81° 58' 2"
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: 08:00 PM (Wednesday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:35 am and 8:14 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-33.937 and 115.018 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Burnside
References
This place on Wikipedia
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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: 2024-05-01 08:01:32

Touring Saxon

Saxon in Spartanburg County (South Carolina) with it's 3,424 residents is a town located in United States about 385 mi (or 619 km) south-west of Washington DC, the country's capital place.

Time in Saxon is now 08:00 PM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 8 airports nearby Saxon, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Greenville Spartanburg International Airport in a distance of 15 mi (or 24 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 55 mi (or 89 km), North-West. Also, if you like the game of golf, there are several options within driving distance. Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

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

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 29°C / 83 °F

Morning Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Evening Temperature 27°C / 81 °F
Night Temperature 22°C / 72 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 37%
Air Pressure 1016 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 4 km/h (2 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Thursday, 2nd of May 2024

26°C (78 °F)
19°C (66 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Friday, 3rd of May 2024

24°C (75 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

25°C (77 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Spartanburg Marriott

Address
2,0 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
2,0 mi
225 West Main Street
29306 Spartanburg
United States

Time Information

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


Holiday Inn Express & Suites SPARTANBURG-NORTH

Address
5,8 mi
161 Sha Lane
29307 SPARTANBURG
United States

Time Information

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


Courtyard Spartanburg

Address
1,6 mi
110 Mobile Drive
29303 Spartanburg
United States

Time Information

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


Hampton Inn Spartanburg-North I-85

Address
5,7 mi
121 Traveller Drive
29303 Spartanburg
United States

Time Information

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


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

Address
2,0 mi
895 Spartan Blvd.
29301 SPARTANBURG
United States

Time Information

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


Residence Inn Spartanburg

Address
1,9 mi
9011 Fairforest Road
29301 Spartanburg
United States

Time Information

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


Residence Inn Spartanburg Westgate

Address
2,0 mi
109 Residence DR
29301-0900 Spartanburg
United States

Time Information

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


Hampton Inn - Suites Spartanburg-I-26-Westgate Mall

Address
2,2 mi
801 Spartan Boulevard
29301 Spartanburg
United States

Time Information

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


Best Western Plus Spartanburg

Address
3,6 mi
125 Sloane Garden Rd
29316 Spartanburg
United States

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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

NS #169 at Spartanburg, SC with a mid-train SD40-2. (1990)

Published: July 18, 2010
Length: 54:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: SOU5111

Train 169 was being led by a former Southern SD40-2 followed by 2 former N&W units, a high nose SD40 and a low nose SD40-2. Another former Southern SD40-2 was running in the mid-train position....


Camille's Celebration Dance :)

Published: October 06, 2011
Length: 16:14 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Edina Teague

The fabulous Camille Williams doing her celebration dance for Football day here at adidas in Sparkle City USA!!!!


Alicia Mack Side

Published: July 29, 2009
Length: 22:52 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: hubcityemptybowls

Alicia Mack throws a pot for the Hub City Empty Bowls project in Spartanburg South Carolina to help feed the hungry.


Jim Cullen Free Motion 2

Published: July 28, 2009
Length: 00:50 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: hubcityemptybowls

Jim Cullen throws a pot for the Hub City Empty Bowls project in Spartanburg South Carolina to help feed the hungry.


NS 119 Switching Hayne Yard-Spartanburg, SC.

Published: June 08, 2013
Length: 20:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ralph Berg

Norfolk Southern 119 with Heritage Units PRR 8102 & Conrail 8098 switching Hayne Yard in Spartanburg, SC on 6/2/13.


Pests! - Pilot Episode

Published: April 30, 2010
Length: 52:28 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: theCBKproductions

An original animation about four friends who have one thing in common... they're illegal immigrants! This was all inspired by Micheal Watson's failed attempt at producing high quality films....


Early NS action: NS train 119 at Spartanburg, SC. (1988)

Published: October 02, 2010
Length: 08:31 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: SOU5111

Train 119 was in the process of setting out and picking up at Spartanburg's Hayne Yard. It had a nice consist of 3 Southern units (GP35, GP30, & U23B) and an N&W SD40 in the lead. copyright...


SolsticeCam™ Solar Thermal Camera | Sun Surveillance | Wireless Solar Power Camera

Published: January 31, 2014
Length: 55:48 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Sun Surveillance

http://sunsurveillance.com/ SolsticeCam™ Solar Thermal Camera | Sun Surveillance | Wireless Solar Power Camera 864-699-9911 The Sun Surveillance SolsticeCam™ is a complete and autonomous.


Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Limited Edition Trailer

Published: August 23, 2010
Length: 00:03 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: GoTimeGaming

This is said to be the biggest open-world of any Need for Speed title. From coastline highways to winding mountain passes. It will have plenty of road to explore. Featuring Cops and Racers...


NS wreck train arriving at Hayne Yard (1990)

Published: June 05, 2011
Length: 12:21 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: SOU5111

This scene starts out with the power (2 SD60's) off the derailed Belmont (NC) coal train pulling in to Spartanburg's Hayne Yard. They were just ahead of the wreck train consist, being led...


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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.

Saxon, South Carolina

Saxon is a census-designated place (CDP) in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 3,424 at the 2010 census.

Located at 34.9597, -81.9669 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, Census-designated places in South Carolina

WORD (AM)

See also: WYRD-FM, WYRD WORD, known on-air as News Radio WORD, is an News/Talk-formatted radio station in the Greenville-Spartanburg area of Upstate South Carolina. The Entercom Communications outlet is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to Spartanburg, SC, and broadcasts at 950 kHz with power of 5,000 watts non-directional daytime and directional at night. It simulcasts with WYRD-FM and WYRD.

Located at 34.9814, -81.9872 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
News and talk radio stations in the United States, Radio stations in South Carolina, Radio stations established in 1930

Spartanburg (Amtrak station)

The Spartanburg Amtrak Station, located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, is served by the Crescent passenger train. The street address is 290 Magnolia Street. The station is within walking distance of Wofford College, the Spartanburg County government administration building, and the Donald S. Russell Federal Building, which includes the federal courthouse for the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina.

Located at 34.9535, -81.9375 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Spartanburg, South Carolina, Amtrak stations in South Carolina, Stations along Southern Railway lines in the United States, Union stations in the United States, Buildings and structures in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, Transportation in Spartanburg County, South Carolina

Spartanburg Methodist College

Spartanburg Methodist College is a private, two-year institution of higher learning, or junior college, located in Spartanburg, South Carolina. It is the only independent, regionally-accredited, residential two-year college in South Carolina. As a junior college, SMC gives students the opportunity to focus on their freshman and sophomore years of college in order to prepare to transfer to a four-year college or university.

Located at 34.9535, -81.9712 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Universities and colleges in South Carolina, United Methodist Church, Educational institutions established in 1911, National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities members, Universities and colleges accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Education in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, Buildings and structures in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, Spartanburg, South Carolina

Spartanburg Community College

Spartanburg Community College (SCC) (Formerly Spartanburg Technical College or Spartanburg Tech), is a public, suburban, two-year comprehensive, open-admission institution of higher education serving the citizens of Spartanburg, Cherokee, and Union counties in Upstate South Carolina. The College advances economic development of the region through programs, services and partnerships that address emerging and continuing employment needs in a rapidly changing global environment.

Located at 34.975, -81.99 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Universities and colleges in South Carolina, Universities and colleges accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Education in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, Education in Cherokee County, South Carolina, Education in Union County, South Carolina, Buildings and structures in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, Buildings and structures in Cherokee County, South Carolina, Buildings and structures in Union County, South Carolina, Spartanburg, South Carolina, South Carolina Technical College System

Spartanburg Regional

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System is one of South Carolina’s largest healthcare systems with 588 beds. It serves Spartanburg, Cherokee and Union counties in South Carolina, and Polk and Rutherford counties in North Carolina. Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, the flagship facility of Spartanburg Regional, is a research and teaching hospital with more than 500 physicians on staff. More than 12,000 surgical procedures are performed annually there.

Located at 34.9678, -81.9403 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Hospitals in South Carolina, Spartanburg, South Carolina

WASC (AM)

WASC is a daytime-only American radio station located in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The station is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to broadcast on 1530 AM.

Located at 34.9494, -81.9592 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Radio stations in South Carolina, Urban oldies radio stations

Arcadia, South Carolina

Arcadia is a Census-designated place located in Spartanburg County in the U.S. State of South Carolina. According to the 2010 United States Census, the population was 2,634.

Located at 34.9611, -81.9931 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, Census-designated places in South Carolina

Districts of the same city

These districts belong to Saxon.

Popular in vicinity

These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Saxon.


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Saxon Mills, Saxon