Welcome to Converse ...
Converse is located in Spartanburg County<1>.
Converse is 690 feet [210 m] above sea level.<2>.
Time Zone: Converse lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Converse is located in the (864) area code.
The ZIP code for Converse: 29329<3>
Communities Also Named Converse ...
Using our Gazetteer, we have found that there are 8 communities that are also named Converse - they are located in Indiana (2), Louisiana (2), Missouri, New York, Ohio and Texas.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Converse.
Communities near Converse ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Converse.
- Spartanburg [Spartanburg County]
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- Spartanburg [Spartanburg County] lies 5 miles [8 km]<4> to the southwest of Converse
- Population from the 2020 Census: 37,317 people
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- Gaffney [Cherokee County]
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- Gaffney [Cherokee County] lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<4> to the northeast of Converse
- Population from the 2020 Census: 12,695 people
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- Lyman [Spartanburg County]
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- Lyman [Spartanburg County] lies 16 miles [25.7 km]<4> to the west of Converse
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,796 people
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- Duncan [Spartanburg County]
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- Duncan [Spartanburg County] lies 17 miles [27.4 km]<4> to the west of Converse
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,715 people
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- Wellford [Spartanburg County]
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- Wellford [Spartanburg County] lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<4> to the west of Converse
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,774 people
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- Pacolet [Spartanburg County]
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- Pacolet [Spartanburg County] lies 7 miles [11.3 km]<4> to the southeast of Converse
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,604 people
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- Inman [Spartanburg County]
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- Inman [Spartanburg County] lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<4> to the west of Converse
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,480 people
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- Chesnee [Cherokee County]
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- Chesnee [Cherokee County] lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<4> to the north of Converse
- Population from the 2020 Census: 942 people
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- Jonesville [Union County]
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- Jonesville [Union County] lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<4> to the southeast of Converse
- Population from the 2020 Census: 819 people
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- Pacolet Mills [Spartanburg County]
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- Pacolet Mills [Spartanburg County] lies 7 miles [11.3 km]<4> to the southeast of Converse
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- Wellford [Spartanburg County]
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Converse. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Converse.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Converse. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Converse.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Converse. See our Newspapers Page for Converse.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Converse ...
Looking for more information about Converse? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Converse, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Converse.
Adding Converse to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Converse in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
In addition, our notes show that the earliest dated mention that we've found for Converse was in the Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
We also found Converse on a map titled Rand McNally Map of South Carolina (1911).
For more details about the above, see References and Mentions for Converse on our Genealogy Page.
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Off-the-Road Links ...
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The official website for Spartanburg County: www.co.spartanburg.sc.us/
The official website for State of South Carolina: https://sc.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of South Carolina's counties, including Spartanburg, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Converse - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <3> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Converse). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Converse or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <4> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Converse) to Point B.If you need the driving distance, we recommend that you use one of the Mapping Services listed on our Map Page for Converse. Since we usually use Google Maps, we've provided the following link: Google Map and Driving Directions starting from ConverseOur distance measurements begin at a specific point in Converse. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.9927, Longitude: -81.8416 |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |