Fort Hill
Fort Hill, also known as the John C. Calhoun House and Library, is a National Historic Landmark on the Clemson University campus in Pickens County, South Carolina, United States, near the City of Clemson. This is one of the sights of Clemson University. The pick nearby is Memorial Stadium, Clemson, 0.2 mi off.
A museum inside Clemson University
You can stay in Clemson University
Fort Hill is inside Clemson University, which has 6 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Sep and Oct
March, April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 65–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Fort Hill
Fort Hill, also known as the John C. Calhoun House and Library, is a National Historic Landmark on the Clemson University campus in Pickens County, South Carolina, United States, near the City of Clemson.
From 1825-1850, the house was the home of noted proponent of slavery and constitutional Nullification, John C. Calhoun, the 7th Vice President of the United States.
- Type
- Museum
- Listed
- National Historic Landmark (1960) · National Register of Historic Places (1966)
- Wikipedia readers
- 2.6K a year
Lodging near Fort Hill
Close by, places to stay are in Clemson University (6) and Clemson (15).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Fort Hill | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clemson University | in town | — | 6 3 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 7,015 | — | — |
| Clemson | 2 mi east | 5 min | 15 11 hotels · 1 motel · 3 inns & B&Bs | 18,941 | $398K | C+ |
| Northlake | 12 mi southeast | 15 min | 24 20 hotels · 3 motels · 1 campground | 4,390 | $278K | — |
| Seneca | 7 mi west | 10 min | 9 6 hotels · 2 motels · 1 campground | 9,424 | $240K | C− |
| Anderson | 16 mi southeast | 25 min | 20 13 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 3 lodges & cabins | 31,323 | $218K | D− |
| Greenville | 29 mi east | 45 min | 76 70 hotels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 75,310 | $488K | D |
| Fair Play | 14 mi southwest | 20 min | 7 3 campgrounds · 4 RV parks | 757 | $223K | — |
| Keowee Key | 11 mi northwest | 15 min | 4 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds | 3,351 | $556K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Nearby, too
Pair a visit with these, within 59 miles.
1in town Stadium & arenaMemorial Stadium, Clemson
29 mi LakeLake Keowee
315 mi LakeLake Hartwell
32 mi MountainCurrahee Mountain
59 mi Stadium & arenaSanford Stadium
420 mi LakeLake Jocassee
57 mi MountainBrasstown Bald
47 mi National forestPisgah National ForestPhoto credits
Memorial Stadium, Clemson: Caseyh at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake Keowee: Inundated_38Oc1.jpg: Matthew T. Bradley from Berkshire County, Mass., USA deriva, CC BY 2.0 · Lake Hartwell: blahedo, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Currahee Mountain: Wikilackey (talk), Public domain · Sanford Stadium: The original uploader was Clio64 at French Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake Jocassee: Clemson3564, Public domain · Brasstown Bald: Unknown, Public domain · Pisgah National Forest: Ken Thomas, Public domain
Fort Hill: common questions
Is Fort Hill in Clemson University?
Yes. It’s inside Clemson University, SC.
When is the best time to visit Fort Hill?
March, April, May, September and October, with highs of 65–83°.
What is the closest airport to Fort Hill?
Greenville-Spartanburg (GSP), about 38 miles away. The nearest big hub is McGhee Tyson (TYS), about 102 miles.
Where should I stay near Fort Hill?
Clemson (2 mi, 15 places to stay), Northlake (12 mi, 24 places to stay) and Clemson University (in town, 6 places to stay).
Word from Clemson University
Questions and tips go in Clemson University’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.