Central, SC

united states

Central is a small city of about 5,300 people nestled in South Carolina's Blue Ridge foothills. The main route in is US 123, which connects to Clemson 8 miles southeast and continues west toward the Georgia mountains. Most visitors arrive via SC 93 north from Interstate 85 or take US 123 from regional destinations. The area features rolling hills that gradually rise toward the Blue Ridge escarpment, with a typical Southern climate of mild winters and humid summers. Central hosts an annual vintage farm equipment show each July that draws steam engine enthusiasts from across the region.