Sandy Springs, South Carolina

Sandy Springs
Sandy Springs
Location within the state of South Carolina
Coordinates: 34°35′42″N 82°45′0″W / 34.59500°N 82.75000°W / 34.59500; -82.75000
CountryUnited States
StateSouth Carolina
CountyAnderson
Area
  Total
2.90 sq mi (7.50 km2)
  Land2.87 sq mi (7.44 km2)
  Water0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2)
Elevation
794 ft (242 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
1,002
  Density348.89/sq mi (134.69/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
FIPS code45-63655
GNIS feature ID1231773

Sandy Springs is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 1,002.

It is located on U.S. Route 76 between Anderson and Clemson. The name comes from a literal spring in the sands.

It is the birthplace of Freddie Stowers, the only African-American to be awarded the Medal of Honor for his service in World War I.