Easley, South Carolina

Easley is a city in Pickens County (with parts extending into Anderson County) in the U.S. state of South Carolina. Most of the city lies in Pickens County, with a small portion of the city in Anderson County.

Easley
Top, left to right: Downtown Easley, Norfolk Southern Railway, Easley Mill, Easley water tower, Easley City Hall
Motto: 
"Time Well Spent"
Easley
Location of Easley in South Carolina
Coordinates: 34°49′24″N 82°35′25″W
Country United States
State South Carolina
CountiesPickens, partially Anderson
Established1874
Incorporated1901
Government
  MayorLisa Talbert
  Police ChiefBrandon Liner
  Fire ChiefBradley Owen
Area
  Total13.07 sq mi (33.86 km2)
  Land13.05 sq mi (33.80 km2)
  Water0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)
Elevation
1,063 ft (324 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total22,921
  Density1,756.26/sq mi (678.11/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
29640-29642
Area code864
FIPS code45-21985
GNIS feature ID1247594
Websitewww.cityofeasley.com

In 2001, Easley hosted the Big League World Series for the first time, and continued to host the tournament annually until it was disbanded in 2016. In 2017, the Senior League World Series moved to Easley as the host for the annual tournament. The Upper South Carolina State Fair is located in Easley and is held annually in early September.

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