Welcome to the Town of Central Your Hometown

The Town of Central is located in Pickens County, South Carolina, in the northwest corner of the state, positioned strategically midway between Atlanta, Georgia and Charlotte, North Carolina. The area is known for its lusciousness natural landscapes with nearby proximity to the upstate's most vibrant areas including Downtown Greenville, Clemson University, Lake Keowee, Lake Hartwell, Lake Jocassee, and the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Central is home to approximately 5000 permanent residents as well as the students and faculty of Southern Wesleyan University, located in Central, and Clemson University and Tri-County Technical College, located nearby. Main Street Central is a small but charming retail district in the center of town that offers a variety of local shops, restaurants, and events.

We welcome you to shop, play, dine, in Central and you may even want to make it your home!

Featured News

Central Christmas Parade, Dec. 6th

11/19/2024

The annual Town of Central Christmas Parade will be held on Friday, December 6, 2024 at 6:30 PM.

Line up will begin at 5:30 PM at Cannon Memorial Baptist Church (120 Pepper St.). The parade will then go through town on Main St. and will end at the Mt. Zion Cemetery area.

Preregistration is...

Recent News

Eighteen Mile Village Proposed Development Plan

11/20/2024

Proposed Development Plan Schematic

Thanksgiving Holiday-Town Hall Closed on Nov 28 & 29

11/19/2024

The offices at Town Hall will be closed on Thursday, Nov 28 and Friday, Nov 29 in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday

New Consultant for the Town of Central Planning Commission

10/17/2024

We are proud to welcome Michael Forman, AICP of Conduit Planning LLC as a consultant to our Planning Commission.

The Town of Central has contracted with Michael Forman to help the Planning Commission navigate our Planned Use Development for The Grange housing project. He will also, help...

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