| Sandy Springs | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
| Location within the state of South Carolina | |
| Coordinates: 34°35′42″N 82°45′0″W / 34.59500°N 82.75000°WCoordinates: 34°35′42″N 82°45′0″W / 34.59500°N 82.75000°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Anderson |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
Sandy Springs is an unincorporated community in Anderson County, South Carolina, United States. It is located on U.S. Route 76 between Anderson and Clemson. The name comes from a literal spring in the sands.
It is the birthplace of Freddie Stowers, the only African-American to be awarded the Medal of Honor for his service in World War I.