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The town of Clemson used to be known as Calhoun, but the name was changed in 1943 to honor the man who donated the land where the university is located today.
There are two prevailing schools of thought about Clemson: it's a very small town that offers those who live there little to do or it's a great home base for outdoor recreational opportunities that abound in the region. Indeed, Clemson is small. By the 2010 Census, the town's population was just less than 14,000. But that doesn't mean this town doesn't have a lot to offer, because it does -- really. It has gorgeous scenery, it's peaceful and it is close to areas that have a lot of activities. Clemson is bounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains on the north and Lake Hartwell on the west. To the east are Greenville and Anderson, larger towns which offer more varied shopping and dining opportunities. Two hours via Interstate 85 is metropolitan Atlanta with all the big-city delights you could want. In the foothills, you'll find plenty of places to explore waterfalls, hike, backpack or camp. A bit further north, there's snow skiing and tubing at various ski resorts. View Clemson City Guide