Fairforest is a Census-designated place located in Spartanburg County in the U.S. State of South Carolina. According to the 2010 United States census, the population was 1,646.Source: 2010 Census results for Fairforest, SC
History During the Revolution, Fairforest was one of the only regions in South Carolina where Loyalists outnumbered Patriots. It was described as a "hot-bed of pro-British sentiment." A post office was established as Fair Forest in 1884. According to tradition, a pioneer named the region when, noting the scenery, he said "What a fair forest!"
Geography The CDP is a suburb of the City of Spartanburg, located to the West of the city, alongside Arcadia and Saxon.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total land area of 5.416 square miles (3.973 km) and a total water area of 0.006 square miles (0.016 km).
Demographics
Education It is in Spartanburg County School District 6.
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