Blacksburg (Cherokee County, SC)

Around Blacksburg ...

The largest community within a 50 mile [80 km] radius is Gastonia (NC). It is located about 21 miles [33 km] to the northeast of Blacksburg. Gastonia (NC) has a population of 77,600 people.<1>.

The next largest community is Rock Hill. It is located about 30 miles [ km] to the southeast of Blacksburg and has a population of 76,300 people.

For comparison, Blacksburg has a population of 1,900 people.

The following is a sample of nearby communities based on their distance from Blacksburg, with the nearest first.

Earl
(5 miles [8 km] to the north)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Earl
- Earl is located in Cleveland County (NC)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 261 people
Grover
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grover
- Grover is located in Cleveland County (NC)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 709 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Grover <2>
Kings Creek
(5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Creek
- Kings Creek is located in Cherokee County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kings Creek <2>
Patterson Springs
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Patterson Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Patterson Springs
- Patterson Springs is located in Cleveland County (NC)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 628 people
East Gaffney
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Gaffney have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Gaffney
- East Gaffney is located in Cherokee County
Pleasant Hill
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Hill
- Pleasant Hill is located in Cleveland County (NC)
Gaffney
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
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- Gaffney is located in Cherokee County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 12,695 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gaffney <2>
Smyrna
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smyrna
- Smyrna is located in York County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 52 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Smyrna <2>
Sharon
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sharon have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sharon
- Sharon is located in Cleveland County (NC)
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- Brittain Village
  (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brittain Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brittain Village
  - Brittain Village is located in Cleveland County (NC)
- White Plains
  (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White Plains have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Plains
  - White Plains is located in Cleveland County (NC)
- Light Oak
  (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Light Oak have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Light Oak
  - Light Oak is located in Cleveland County (NC)
- Shelby
  (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shelby
  - Shelby is located in Cleveland County (NC)
  - Population from the 2020 Census: 20,145 people
  - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Shelby <2>
- Village Square Townhouses
  (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Village Square Townhouses have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Village Square Townhouses
  - Village Square Townhouses is located in Cleveland County (NC)
- Hickory Grove
  (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Grove
  - Hickory Grove is located in York County
  - Population from the 2020 Census: 564 people
  - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hickory Grove <2>

For more communities neighboring Blacksburg, please visit our County-by-County Page for Blacksburg.

Cherokee County ...

Blacksburg is located in Cherokee County<4>.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Cherokee County: Cleveland (NC), Rutherford (NC), Spartanburg, Union & York.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Blacksburg ...

It seems like there is always a nearby community with a name that seems interesting, maybe familiar or just catches our attention in some other way. We've collected some names which strike us as being curious or interesting. Our list can be found on the Tidbits & Trivia Page for Blacksburg.

Airports Near Blacksburg ...

When a trip includes a flight, we try to find an airport that best fits our travel plans.<5> To that purpose, we've assembled a list of that are relatively close to Blacksburg and that information can be found on the Airports Page for Blacksburg.

TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Blacksburg ...

Looking for more information about Blacksburg? A good source is the TripAdvisor website and we always start with their TripAdvisor page for Blacksburg. Their page will give you an overview and then additional links that will help you to find lodging, restaurants and attractions.

In addition to the TripAdvisor page for Blacksburg, there are neighboring communities that also have TripAdvisor pages. A list of those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Blacksburg.

Websites We Enjoy ...

When we're planning a trip, we like to check the following websites for sights, attractions and places to visit.

For the State of South Carolina:
TripAdvisor Links for:
- South Carolina Statewide Tourism
- Blacksburg Tourism
- Additional neighboring communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Blacksburg
Also of Interest:

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Blacksburg. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for State of South Carolina: https://sc.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>	Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Blacksburg.
<2>	While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<3>	The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<4>	If you're interested in how the shape of South Carolina's counties, including Cherokee, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<5>	When we are planning a trip (for example, to Blacksburg), we usually look for the obvious: the choice of airlines that fly into the airport, the number of flights, the connections we have to make, which car rentals are available, etc. We also look for sights and attractions that we might find between any given airport and our destination - we do love exploring. We're willing to fly into a more distant airport if we can get the services and amenities that we like. Even though our choice of airport might be inconvenient to others, it usually gives us a better trip.