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Watts Mills

Watts Mills is a town in Laurens district, South Carolina, United States of about 1,635 people. Within 50 km by road there are 212 places to visit: 145 churches, 31 forts & heritage and 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Laurens County Courthouse, Lake Rabon Dam and Battle of Blackstock's Historic Site.

34.5164° N, 81.9858° WPop. 1,635

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Within 30 km79 places
Within 50 km212
Must-see47
Notable203
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Watts Mills

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:26 pm

57 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Watts Mills
  2. Wayside Baptist Churchchurch · 30 min
  3. Lake Rabon Damdam · 45 min
  4. Laurens County Courthouseheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Mount Vernon AME Churchchurch · 30 min
  6. Duncan Creek Watershed Number 6b Reservoirreservoir · 45 min
  7. Back in Watts Mills
Today’s loopWatts MillsStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Watts Mills?

Laurens County Courthouse (heritage site, about 4 km), Lake Rabon Dam (dam, about 19 km), Northside Church (church, about 2 km), Church of God (church, about 2 km), Rocky Springs Presbyterian Church (church, about 2 km), First United Methodist Church (church, about 4 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Watts Mills?

212 places on Spotwander: 145 churches, 31 forts & heritage, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 sanctuary.

Which is the nearest church to Watts Mills?

Northside Church, about 2 km by road; Church of God (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Watts Mills?

Laurens County Courthouse, about 4 km by road; South Harper Historic District (5 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Watts Mills?

Start in Watts Mills, visit Wayside Baptist Church, then Lake Rabon Dam, then Laurens County Courthouse, then Mount Vernon AME Church, then Duncan Creek Watershed Number 6b Reservoir, and drive back — about 57 km by road in all.