Sandy Springs, South Carolina

Sandy Springs
Sandy Springs
Location within the state of South Carolina
Coordinates: 34°35′50″N 82°45′23″W / 34.59722°N 82.75639°W / 34.59722; -82.75639
CountryUnited States
StateSouth Carolina
CountyAnderson
Area
 • Total
2.90 sq mi (7.50 km2)
 • Land2.87 sq mi (7.44 km2)
 • Water0.023 sq mi (0.06 km2)
Elevation
810 ft (250 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,002
 • Density348.8/sq mi (134.69/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
FIPS code45-63655
GNIS feature ID2812930

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.