1886Architecture
The oldest brick building in the city is a former pharmacy built in 1886 at 101 East Curtis Street.
1901Government
== History ==
Simpsonville was incorporated on August 13, 1901.
1907Government
== Emergency services ==
The Simpsonville Police Department was founded in 1907 and its first police chief was hired in 1928.
1922Disaster
The Simpsonville Fire Department was formed in 1922.
1987Architecture
The Simpsonville Clock Tower was built in 1987 and is the city's main landmark.
2005History
It has hosted performers and community events since 2005.
2006Crime
== Crime ==
Simpsonville's 2006 crime statistics were higher than national average crime rates.
2007Crime
In 2007 the personal crime incidents rate tallied in at 6 per 1000 residents, while the national average was 1.3 per 1000.
2010Crime
Violent crimes in 2010 totalled 82 for the year.
2014Infrastructure
Citizen-based programs were added in 2014 that provide opportunities for civilians to work alongside police officers.
2017Crime
In 2017, Simpsonville was named the safest city in South Carolina, based on FBI Crime Report data gathered by the SafeWise security organization; its ranking as of 2021 is 15th.
2018Culture
In October 2018, a winning lottery ticket for a $1.6 billion Mega Millions jackpot was sold at the #7 KC Mart in Simpsonville.
2021Government
The Women's American Basketball Association established a team based in Simpsonville to begin its first season in July 2021.
2022Architecture
Renovation of the center was completed in February 2022.
2024History
The city's 2024 Annual Financial Audit estimates the population to be about 27,500.