Caesars Head
mountain in South Carolina, United States
Caesars Head is a mountain within Caesars Head State Park in northern Greenville County, South Carolina. The summit has an elevation of 3,215 feet (980 m). The radio tower for TV station WYFF is nearby. Housing developments on top of the mountain are part of the Caesars Head census-designated place.
Climate
Caesars Head has an oceanic climate (Cfb), a rarity for South Carolina, due to its high elevation, with warm summers and mild winters.
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