Spartanburg, South Carolina
Spartanburg, South Carolina Skyline
Nickname: The Hub City; Sparkle City
Motto: Service is Our Business
Coordinates: 34°56′48″N 81°55′39″W / 34.94667, -81.9275
Country	United States
State	South Carolina
County	Spartanburg
Founded	1831
Government
- Mayor	William Barnet III
Area
- City	19.2 sq mi (49.9 km²)
- Land	19.2 sq mi (49.6 km²)
- Water	0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)  0.47%
Elevation	807 ft (246 m)
Population (2000)
- City	39,673
- Density	2,066.3/sq mi (399.9/km²)
- Metro	264,230 (2,004)
- Demonym	Spartanburgers
Time zone	Eastern (UTC-5)
- Summer (DST)	Eastern (UTC-4)
Area code(s)	864
FIPS code	45-68290[1]
GNIS feature ID	1250982[2]
Website: www.cityofspartanburg.org

Spartanburg is the largest city in and the county seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States.^[3] It is the second-largest city of the three primary cities in the Upstate region of South Carolina. Image File history File links Spartanburgskyline. ... EXAMPLE:Laughbox,Blondie,BamBam,Pinkie,etc. ... For other uses, see Motto (disambiguation). ... Adapted from Wikipedias SC county maps by Seth Ilys. ... This list of countries, arranged alphabetically, gives an overview of countries of the world. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  US Government Portal      The political units and divisions of the United States include: The 50 states... Official language(s) English Capital Columbia Largest city Columbia Largest metro area Columbia Area  Ranked 40th  - Total 34,726 sq mi (82,965 km²)  - Width 200 miles (320 km)  - Length 260 miles (420 km)  - % water 6  - Latitude 32° 2′ N to 35° 13′ N  - Longitude 78° 32′ W to 83... This is a list of the counties of South Carolina. ... Spartanburg County is a county located in the state of South Carolina. ... A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning larger, greater) is the modern title of the highest ranking municipal officer. ... This article is about the physical quantity. ... For other uses, see City (disambiguation). ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... Elevation histogram of the surface of the Earth – approximately 71% of the Earths surface is covered with water. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... This article is about the unit of length. ... For other uses, see City (disambiguation). ... Population density per square kilometre by country, 2006 Population density map of the world in 1994. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... A demonym or gentilic is a word that denotes the members of a people or the inhabitants of a place. ... Timezone and TimeZone redirect here. ... Metronome, a public art installation showing the time in New York City The Eastern Time Zone (ET) of the Western Hemisphere falls mostly along the east coast of Northern America and the west coast of South America. ... -12 | -11 | -10 | -9:30 | -9 | -8 | -7 | -6 | -5 | -4 | -3:30 | -3 | -2:30 | -2 | -1 | -0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Although DST is common in Europe and North America, most of the worlds people do not use it. ... −12 | −11 | −10 | −9:30 | −9 | −8 | −7 | −6 | −5 | −4 | −3:30 | −3 | −2:30 | −2 | −1 | −0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... A telephone numbering plan is a plan for allocating telephone number ranges to countries, regions, areas and exchanges and to non-fixed telephone networks such as mobile phone networks. ... Area Code 864 is an area code in South Carolina that covers Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson and the other parts of western South Carolina. ... Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the U.S. Federal government for use by all (non-military) government agencies and by government contractors. ... GNIS (The Geographic Names Information System) contains name and locative information about almost two million physical and cultural features located throughout the United States of America and its Territories. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Spartanburg County is a county located in the state of South Carolina. ... Official language(s) English Capital Columbia Largest city Columbia Largest metro area Columbia Area  Ranked 40th  - Total 34,726 sq mi (82,965 km²)  - Width 200 miles (320 km)  - Length 260 miles (420 km)  - % water 6  - Latitude 32° 2′ N to 35° 13′ N  - Longitude 78° 32′ W to 83...

Spartanburg is located 98 miles (158 km) northwest of Columbia, 80 miles (130 km) west of Charlotte, and about 190 miles (300 km) northeast of Atlanta. Spartanburg's population was 39,673 at the 2000 census. However, as is typical with South Carolina cities, the urbanized area of the city is much larger at almost 150,000 (according to 2000 U.S. Census Bureau figures), due to the fact that it is difficult for cities to annex surrounding unincorporated land in South Carolina. It is the principal city of the Spartanburg Metropolitan Statistical Area (population 266,809) which is included in the greater Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson Combined Statistical Area (population 1,203,795 according to 2006 estimates by the U.S. Census Bureau). Charlotte redirects here. ... Atlanta redirects here. ... The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... In the United States, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has produced a formal definition of metropolitan areas, which are organized around county boundaries. ... Greenville is a mid-sized city located in the upstate of South Carolina. ... Anderson is a city located in Anderson County, South Carolina. ... The United States Office of Management and Budget (OMB) defines micropolitan and metropolitan statistical areas. ...

History

This land was for centuries a cherished hunting ground of the Catawba and Cherokee tribes, which occupied land east and west of this area, respectively. This distant heritage can be glimpsed in some of the remaining natural features, often neglected and in need of help, that dot the landscape. Image File history File links Sburg175. ... For other uses, see Catawba. ... For other uses, see Cherokee (disambiguation). ...

Lawson's Fork Creek just downstream from the Cottonwood Trail

Hatcher Garden in winter

• Lawson’s Fork Creek, a tributary of the Pacolet River, was once known for its plentiful wildlife and crystal clear waters. Parks and woodlands line much of its banks (which lie entirely within Spartanburg County) and rocky shoals and natural waterfalls can be found throughout its course. It stretches from the northern end of the county to the southern end, where it empties into the Pacolet.
• The Cottonwood Trail is a walking trail that runs along part of Lawson’s Fork. The trail includes picnic areas, a raised path over an extensive wetlands area and access to sporadic sandbars. It is used frequently by cyclists, joggers and walkers and is located just east of downtown. Since the Lawson's Fork floodplain is not suitable for development, it has remained home to much of the wildlife for which this entire area was once known. Larger animals that can be found here include the white-tailed deer, raccoon, wild turkey, pileated woodpecker and snapping turtle.
• Hatcher Garden and Woodland Preserve is located in the midst of an urban environment, but is a welcome oasis of natural beauty. The pet project of a retired social activist, Hatcher Garden has been transformed from an eroding gully into a thick woods and flower garden and serves as a haven for birds and other wildlife.

Early European settlers to this area included French fur trappers, English woodsmen, and Scots-Irish farmers. Few remnants remain of these early pioneering days, but traces can be found, particularly in the more rural areas of the county. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 797 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (1000 × 752 pixel, file size: 289 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Lawsons Fork Creek just downstream from the Cottonwood Trail I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 797 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (1000 × 752 pixel, file size: 289 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Lawsons Fork Creek just downstream from the Cottonwood Trail I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 451 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (752 × 1000 pixel, file size: 282 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Part of the trail of the Hatcher Garden in February when it snowed. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 451 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (752 × 1000 pixel, file size: 282 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Part of the trail of the Hatcher Garden in February when it snowed. ... The Pacolet River is a tributary of the Broad River, about 50 mi (80 km) long, in northwestern South Carolina in the United States [1]. One of its principal headwaters tributaries also drains a small portion of western North Carolina. ... Binomial name Zimmermann, 1780 The White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus), also known as the Virginia deer, or simply as the whitetail, is a medium-sized deer found throughout most of the continental United States, southern Canada, Mexico, Central America and northern portions of South America as far south as Peru. ... For the river, see Raccoon River. ... Binomial name Meleagris gallopavo Linnaeus, 1758 For other uses, see Wild Turkey (disambiguation). ... Binomial name (Linnaeus, 1758) The Pileated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) is the largest woodpecker in North America. ... Genera See text Snapping turtles (or snappers) are large, New World freshwater turtles of the family Chelydridae. ...

• Walnut Grove Plantation, an 18th-century farmhouse, has been diligently preserved by the Spartanburg County Historical Association. The site of a locally-famous skirmish during the American Revolutionary War, it was the home of the Moore family. One of the Moore daughters, Kate Barry, famously warned American troops of the British advance immediately prior to the Battle of Cowpens, contributing greatly to the American victory. The plantation lies south of Spartanburg near the town of Roebuck and is open to the public for tours as well as during annual festivals.
• The Seay House, another 18th-century home, is a better representative of the typical pioneer home. Its single stone fireplace and simple construction were common traits associated with farmsteads from this period
• The Price House, the third 18th-century home maintained by the Historical Association, is unique. Its sturdy Flemish-bond brick construction and three stories are less widespread for this area. By carefully examining the original inventory lists of the house, the Historical Association has been able to retrieve period pieces that approximate the original contents of the house.

Morgan Square

First established in the 1780s as a courthouse village, Spartanburg is thought to have been named after the Spartan regiment of the South Carolina Militia. The city of Spartanburg was incorporated in 1831, when the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Cowpens, a pivotal battle of the American Revolution that took place only a few miles away, was celebrated. The city’s streets and architectural record reflect the changes of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Walnut Grove Manor Walnut Grove Plantation, the home of Charles and Mary Moore, was built in 1765 on a land grant given by King George III. The property is located in Roebuck in Spartanburg, South Carolina. ... Kate Barry was a heroine of the American Revolutionary War. ... Combatants United States Great Britain Commanders Daniel Morgan Banastre Tarleton Strength c. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Morgansquare. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Morgansquare. ... Combatants United States Great Britain Commanders Daniel Morgan Banastre Tarleton Strength c. ... John Trumbulls Declaration of Independence, showing the five-man committee in charge of drafting the Declaration in 1776 as it presents its work to the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia The American Revolution refers to the period during the last half of the 18th century in which the Thirteen...

• Morgan Square, the city’s primary downtown hub, is the original courthouse village. It was founded adjacent to a small spring (now underground) on the western slope of a ridge, which forms the border of the Tyger and Pacolet River watersheds. The square's name derives from Daniel Morgan, the general who commanded the American forces at the Battle of Cowpens. A statue of Morgan (visible atop the pillar at right in the photo) was placed in the square in 1881. The oldest existing buildings on the square date to the 1880s. It is now a thriving center for daytime commerce as well as nightlife.
• The Magnolia Street Train Depot is one of the older buildings in the city and stands as a reminder of Spartanburg’s old nickname “the Hub City,” referring to the many transportation routes that connected Spartanburg with cities throughout the region. It is now the home of the Amtrak station, the Visitor’s Bureau and the Hub City Farmers' Market.
• Hampton Heights Historic District is the city's oldest downtown neighborhood, located a couple of blocks south of Morgan Square. Architectural styles in this neighborhood range from large Queen Anne and Neo-classical homes to cozy early-twentieth century bungalows. Although neglected for many years, this neighborhood is undergoing a renaissance thanks to active residents and the Preservation Trust of Spartanburg, a non-profit organization that is slowly restoring the neighborhood.

Cotton mills have abounded in the Spartanburg area since 1816, earning Spartanburg the reputation as the "Lowell of the South." Although there were relatively few mills in the area before the American Civil War, new technological advances that simplified the work, northern capital, and out-migration from the poor farms created a wave of postbellum mill development here and in much of the piedmont South. Additionally, the abundant streams and rivers in the area are just beginning their descent towards the lower-lying Midlands region. In many places, these waterways descend abruptly, providing a source for plentiful waterpower. Cotton mills were built along these rivers to harness this power and so began the region’s servitude to King Cotton. These mills, their owners and their laborers dominated the politics and economy of the region for nearly a century. Although nearly all abandoned, many mills remain along the riverbanks, the Piedmont equivalent of Gothic ruins. Daniel Morgan (July 6, 1736 – July 6, 1802) was an American pioneer, soldier, and United States Representative from Virginia. ... Combatants United States Great Britain Commanders Daniel Morgan Banastre Tarleton Strength c. ... The high-speed Acela Express in West Windsor, New Jersey. ... An American Queen Anne style home in Lebanon, Illinois. ... The Cathedral of Vilnius (1783), by Laurynas Gucevičius. ... Combatants United States of America (Union) Confederate States of America (Confederacy) Commanders Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee Strength 2,200,000 1,064,000 Casualties 110,000 killed in action, 360,000 total dead, 275,200 wounded 93,000 killed in action, 258,000 total... Southern United StatesThe states shown in dark red are usually included in the South, while all or portions of the striped states may or may not be considered part of the Southern United States. ... The Midlands (IPA: ) roughly refers to an area in the middle of South Carolina, including but not limited to: Calhoun, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lexington, Orangeburg, Richland and Sumter counties. ...

The old bridge and millpond at Glendale. The mill itself (background) has since burned.

• Glendale Mill is located off of Lawson’s Fork Creek southeast of the city. Although gutted by fire several years ago, a few towers and smokestacks remain, providing a dramatic backdrop to the dam, shoals and waterfalls of the creek below.
• Beaumont Mill is located just north of downtown and has recently been renovated to house the Southern Conference headquarters.
• Converse Mill is located to the east of the city along the Pacolet River and has recently been purchased by a developer whose exact plans for the site have yet to be revealed. The mill was reconstructed in 1903 after a huge flood washed away the original mill.

When the United States entered World War I in 1917, one of the 16 divisional cantonments for the training of National Guard troops, Camp Wadsworth, was established near the town in the vicinity of present Westgate Mall. Many of South Carolina's troops were trained there in addition to large numbers of troops from New York state. During World War II Camp Croft south of the city trained Army recruits. This is now a South Carolina State park with the same name. Some portions of the park contain the original quonset huts (1/2 metal tube structures). Image File history File links Glendalebridge. ... Image File history File links Glendalebridge. ... “The Great War ” redirects here. ... Westgate Mall is a shopping center located in the West San Jose neighborhood of San Jose, California. ... A typical Quonset hut A Quonset hut is a lightweight prefabricated structure of corrugated steel having a semicircular cross section. ...

Geography

Spartanburg is located at 34°56′48″N, 81°55′39″W (34.946771, -81.927603).^[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 19.2 square miles (49.9 km²), of which, 19.1 square miles (49.6 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km²) of it (0.47%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ...

The average annual temperature is 60.6 °F (15.9 °C), with the average January temperature being 41.8 °F (5.4 °C) and the average July temperature as 80.5 °F (26.9 °C). There are four distinct but not extreme seasons. Average precipitation is 47.5 inches (1206 mm) and the average growing season is 231 days. Jon-Mikel

Government

The current mayor, elected in January 2002, is William Barnet III. He was preceded by two-term James Talley in a runoff election. According to the Associated Press, "Talley, who had been mayor for eight years, was supposed to be the only candidate on the ballot, but failed to qualify when officials ruled some of the signatures on his petition were disqualified." Thus, a write-in election was held. Two young boys, Mark Crowley and Russell Teter, also ran in the race and gained 20 votes.^[5]

The County Administration Building (this is the old Sears building which was vacated in the mid-1970s when Sears moved to Westgate Mall and renovated in the late 1980s or early 1990s) is located at 366 North Church Street. It is across the street from the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium. City Hall is located at 145 West Broad St. Westgate Mall is a shopping center located in the West San Jose neighborhood of San Jose, California. ... Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium is a large-events venue in Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA. It was built in 1951 and comprises of a 3,217-seat theater with a 839-by-86 stage and a 2,500-seat arena with 13,638 square feet (Dimensions: 83. ...

Economy

Advance America Headquarters

BMW Zentrum, the visitor center of BMW's Spartanburg, South Carolina manufacturing plant

Within the past decade, developers and community leaders have spearheaded an effort to revitalize Spartanburg's downtown district. This has resulted in a remodeling of Morgan Square, the restoration of a number of historic structures and the relocation of several businesses and company headquarters to the downtown vicinity. Some of these new developments include a nine-floor, 240-room Marriott, the world headquarters of Extended Stay Hotels, the headquarters of Advance America (see photo), and the headquarters of QS/1 Data Systems. The world headquarters of Denny's restaurants is also located in downtown Spartanburg. Numerous other smaller businesses have also moved downtown as a result of this community-wide effort. Image File history File linksMetadata Advanceamerica. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Advanceamerica. ... Image File history File links BMW Zentrum, the visitor center of BMWs Spartanburg, South Carolina manufacturing plant File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links BMW Zentrum, the visitor center of BMWs Spartanburg, South Carolina manufacturing plant File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... A shop window in Falls Church, Virginia advertises payday loans. ... QS/1 Data Systems is a division of the J M Smith Corporation, a company founded in 1944 with a current revenue of $2 billion. ... Dennys is the largest full-service family restaurant chain in the United States. ...

The economy of Spartanburg also benefits from the BMW manufacturing facility located in the western end of Spartanburg County. Manufacturing began in 1996 with certain types of the 3 Series (from the E36 platform) and with the Z3 roadster. However, a year later when the newer 3 Series (E46) platform emerged, BMW decided not to build it at the Spartanburg plant, but instead exclusively manufacture variants of the popular Z4. The plant currently manufactures the X5 SAV and X6 SAC for the world market. As part of an expansion project announced in March 2008, the plant will add about 1.2 million square feet of assembly space, and it will become the home of the next-generation X3 SAV. For other uses, see BMW (disambiguation). ... The BMW 3 Series is a compact executive car manufactured by the German automaker BMW since May 1975. ... 318is Coupé 1995 316i Compact 1996 M3 Coupé E36 convertible E36 Wagon Georgia State Patrol 318i The E36 automobile platform was the basis for the 1991-1999 BMW 3 Series entry-level luxury car / compact executive car. ... The BMW Z3 was the first modern mass-market roadster produced by BMW, as well as the first BMW model assembled in the United States. ... The E46 automobile platform is the fourth generation of BMWs highly successful 3 Series entry-level luxury car / compact executive car. ... The BMW X5 is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV sold by BMW since 1999. ... The BMW X6 is an upcoming full-size luxury crossover SUV to be released in the 2009 model year. ... The BMW X3 is a compact luxury crossover SUV (though BMW advertises it as an SAV, or Sport Activity Vehicle) produced by the German automaker BMW. It is based on the BMW 3-Series automobile platform. ...

Spartanburg is also home to the world headquarters and research facility for Milliken & Company. With over 12,000 associates located at more than 60 facilities worldwide, Milliken is one of the largest privately held textile and chemical manufacturers in the world. Milliken is consistently recognized as an industry leader, and has received numerous awards for its leadership and contributions in the areas of quality (including the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award), safety, and innovation. Milliken has also been recognized as one of the top employers in the U.S.; it was in FORTUNE Magazine’s 2004, 2006 and 2007 lists of the “100 Best Companies to Work For”. Milliken & Co. ... The Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award is given by the United States National Institute of Standards and Technology. ...

Spartanburg is serviced by two airports: Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport, a small, mostly private airport, and the larger Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) that services most major airlines. Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport is an airport in Greer, South Carolina, USA, near Greenville, South Carolina and Spartanburg, South Carolina. ...

Education

College town

Spartanburg is a "College Town", and it has six institutions of higher learning:

• The University of South Carolina Upstate (formerly known as University of South Carolina Spartanburg, or USCS).
• Converse College - A private women's liberal arts college.
• Spartanburg Methodist College - The only 2 year, private, residential college in the state.
• Spartanburg Community College
• Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic- South Carolina's only chiropractic college
• Wofford College - Founded in 1854, Wofford is a Phi Beta Kappa liberal arts college with an enrollment of approximately 1200 students.

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Public and private schools

Spartanburg is served by the Spartanburg County School System, which is divided into seven individual districts. Some of the districts share a vocational school. The city of Spartanburg is located in primarily in District 7 of and partially in District 6.

• School District One
• School District Two
• School District Three
• School District Four
• School District Five
• School District Six
• School District Seven

Spartanburg is home to Spartanburg Christian Academy, one of the fastest-growing K-12 private schools in the Upstate of South Carolina. SCA is the current champion in the "Battle of the Brains" and is the current 2-A (SCISA) State Champion in men's varsity basketball, women's cross-country, and women's varsity volleyball.

Spartanburg also holds the Spartanburg Day School, a K-12 private school with multiple recent state championships in several sports. Its headmaster is Chris Dorrance. Spartanburg Day School is a private K-12 school, located in Spartanburg, South Carolina. ...

Spartanburg is home to Oakbrook Preparatory School, a K-12 private school that is known for its dedication to excellence in both sports and education. It is under the leadership of Mr. Steve Smith.

Spartanburg is home to the South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind.

Spartanburg is home to [St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School] which is located in downtown Spartanburg. It is affiliated with the Diocese of Charleston.

Spartanburg is also home to School District Four, Woodruff School District, Woodruff,S.C.. Woodruff High School is ranked in the top 10 best schools in the Nation by U.S. News and World Report. U.S. News & World Report is a weekly newsmagazine. ...

Healthcare

Spartanburg County’s healthcare is anchored by the Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System. Spartanburg Regional is a public, not-for-profit, integrated health care delivery system anchored by Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, a 588-bed teaching and research hospital. SRHS provides healthcare services to a five-county area in North and South Carolina, serving an Upstate medical population of more than 300,000 people. Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System is one of South Carolina’s largest healthcare systems with 588 beds, providing care to patients in Spartanburg, Cherokee and Union counties in South Carolina, and Polk and Rutherford counties in North Carolina. ...

Spartanburg Regional has more than 500 physicians on staff. Among its most recognized departments are the Regional Heart Center, offering 36 intensive care and 64 telemetry beds; the Gibbs Regional Cancer Center, a cancer research and treatment center; the Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; the Center for Women; and a Level 1 Trauma Center equipped to treat any type of injury. Connected to Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, the six-story Regional Outpatient Center houses outpatient diagnostic, laboratory and surgical procedures such as same-day surgery, mammography, MRI and CT scans.

In 1925, Dr. Hugh Ratchford Black opened a 35-bed facility named in honor of his wife, Mary Black. The current Skylyn Drive facility opened in 1968, and today, the campus features a 353,690-square-foot (32,859 m²) modern medical facility. The medical staff consists of more than 350 physicians representing all specialties. Mary Black Physician Group has over 100 employed physicians in more than 30 locations.

Some key development projects within Mary Black Health System include the creation of a Diagnostic Center, the Women’s Pavilion, Peachview Medical Park in Gaffney and Squire’s Point medical offices in Duncan. The Diagnostic Center features cardiac catheterization, vascular imaging, nuclear medicine and ultrasound equipment, MRI and a LightSpeed CT scanner. Peachview Medical Park has expanded to include internal medicine, physical therapy, occupational medicine, expanded diagnostic care, urgent care and rotating specialists. Squire's Pointe is a 10,000-square-foot-facility in Duncan that provides pediatric and family medical care.

Attractions

Spartanburg is home to many events throughout the year:

• The Hub City Farmers' Market, an outdoor market held Saturday mornings from 7:00am - 12:00pm during the summer and fall on the grounds of the historic Magnolia Street Train Station, showcasing local (often organic) produce and goods.
• Spring Fling, a weekend festival typically held the first Saturday of May, has many live artists, rides, and other assorted attractions.
• The Annual Sidewalk Arts Show, an open, juried art exhibition held concurrently with The International Festival on the first Saturday in October.
• The International Festival, an event showcasing culture and cuisine from countries around the globe held at Barnet Park on the first Saturday in October.
• Music on Main, a street concert event held every Thursday (April through August) downtown.
• Jamboread Reading Festival
• The Greek Festival, a major street festival that is held in the fall by the local Greek community. It offers Greek food and cultural activities, and is the sister festival to the Greek Festival held every spring in Greenville.
• Dickens of a Christmas, a Victorian holiday event held annually in downtown Spartanburg on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving.
• Festifall, an historical celebration held on the grounds of the 18th-century Walnut Grove Plantation in October, featuring demonstrations and reenactments.
• Taste of the Backcountry, an historical celebration held on the grounds of the 18th-century Price House in April, featuring food samples and demonstrations.
• Spartanburg Bands Together, a music festival at Barnet Park to raise money for good causes.

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• The Spartanburg Museum of Art
• The Spartanburg Regional Museum of History
• The Spartanburg Science Center
• Ballet Spartanburg which has hosted over 22 national and international ballet companies.
• Several golf courses, including two private 18-hole courses at the Country Club of Spartanburg and the Carolina Country Club.
• The annual Miss South Carolina Pageant
• Cowpens National Battlefield

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Sports

Spartanburg is host to the NFL's Carolina Panthers Training Camp each year at Wofford College's Gibbs Stadium. Image:SouthernConference 100. ... City Charlotte, North Carolina Other nicknames The Cardiac Cats Team colors Black, Carolina Blue, and Silver Head Coach John Fox Owner Jerry Richardson General manager Marty Hurney Mascot Sir Purr League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1995–present) National Football Conference (1995-present) NFC West (1995-2001) NFC South (2002... Wofford College is a small liberal arts college located in Spartanburg, South Carolina. ...

Historic Duncan Park Stadium is home to the Spartanburg Stingers in the Plain League and the Crickets in the Collegiate Baseball League and is the oldest minor league baseball stadium in the country.

USC Upstate Spartans, Spartanburg Methodist College Pioneers, and the Wofford College Terriers offer a variety of sports for both men and women. Eddie Payne, former coach of Oregon State and East Carolina is the Head Coach of the USC Upstate Basketball team, which enters it's first year of Division 1 Play in the Atlantic Sun Conference

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Spartanburg is also located an hour away from the Clemson Tigers and about an hour and a half away from the University of South Carolina Gamecocks. Clemson University is a public, coeducational, land-grant, research university located in Clemson, South Carolina, United States. ... The University of South Carolina, Columbia (USC, SC, or Carolina) is a public, co-educational, research university located in Columbia, South Carolina, United States. ...

Arts/Culture

Spartanburg County Public Library Headquarters

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• The Chapman Cultural Center [1], Spartanburg's cultural anchor for history, art, theatre, dance, music, and science, is located in a three building complex on the northern edge of downtown. Opened in October of 2007, the Center was designed by David M. Schwarz/Architectural Services of Washington, D.C. It houses the Spartanburg Art Museum, Spartanburg County Regional History Museum, Science Center, Little Theatre, Ballet, Music Foundation, and other groups that were formerly located in The Arts Center [2] on South Spring Street.
• The Showroom, the home of Hub-Bub [3] and The Hub City Writers’ Project [4], is a new center for progressive arts in the community. It houses a gallery, film screen, stage, and concert venue and is home to a nationally-recognized artist residency program. Hub-Bub is the creative effort responsible for the founding of The Showroom and, as a project goal, seeks to attract and retain creative talent in the community. It was launched in March 2005 by the Hub City Writers Project with assistance from private donors and the city of Spartanburg. The Hub City Writers’ Project has been active since 1995 and serves the community as a local publishing company.
• Converse College [5] is a nationally known four-year liberal arts institution recognized for its strong music and visual art programs. It hosts events open to the community throughout the year. Twitchell Auditorium is also located on the campus of Converse College. Home of the Greater Spartanburg Philharmonic Orchestra, Twitchell Auditorium has served as hosts to other groups such as The Spartanburg All-County High School Band and Boston Brass. Twitchell Auditorium was built in 1899 and renovated for the school's centennial celebration in 1989. Famous for its acoustics, the 1500-seat auditorium is home to a a 57-rank Casavant Freres organ with 2,600+ pipes.
• Wofford College [6] is a similarly prestigious liberal arts college with particularly strong theatre and creative writing departments.
• The Spartanburg County Public Library Headquarters [7], housed in an innovative building on South Church Street is home to a voluminous collection of fiction, nonfiction, children’s literature, A/V materials and items relating to local history and genealogy. Additionally, the library hosts many meetings, concerts and presentations.
• The Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium is located on N. Church Street, across from the municipal building in the northwest end of the city of Spartanburg. The "SMA" has hosted various famous acts such as Billy Joel, David Copperfield, Lewis Grizzard, Harry Connick Jr., Gerald Lavert, Dave Chappelle, Jerry Seinfeld, Phish, and many others. Originally built in an Art Deco style and was renovated ca. 2002 including a new facade and backstage with loading area.

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Media

• Spartanburg's primary newspaper is the Herald-Journal, a member of the New York Times Regional Newspaper Group. The paper is on the Web at GoUpstate.com
• The Spartanburg Journal is a weekly newspaper that is part of a Community Journal group that also has editions in Greenville and Anderson.

Spartanburg is part of the much greater Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson-Asheville DMA which is the nation's 35th largest and is served by the following major network television affiliates: Downtown Asheville bustles with activity at midday while smog silently obscures the Smoky Mountains to the west. ... A designated market area is a group of counties in the United States that are covered by a specific television station. ...

WYFF 4 (NBC) WYFF-TV is the NBC television affiliate based in Greenville, South Carolina. ... The National Broadcasting Company or NBC is an American television broadcasting company based in New York Citys Rockefeller Center. ...

WSPA 7 (CBS) WSPA-TV is a CBS television affiliate based in Spartanburg, South Carolina. ... CBSs first color logo, which debuted in the fall of 1965. ...

WLOS 13 (ABC) WLOS-TV, channel 13, is the ABC television affiliate serving the Asheville, North Carolina, Greenville, South Carolina, Spartanburg, South Carolina, and Anderson, South Carolina in its coverage area. ... The American Broadcasting Company (ABC) is an American television network. ...

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WMYA 40 (My Network TV) WMYA-TV is the MyNetworkTV television affiliate station for the Greenville-Spartanburg-Asheville television market in western North and South Carolina. ... MyNetworkTV (sometimes written My Network TV, and unofficially abbreviated MyNet, MyTV, MNT, or MNTV) is a television network in the United States, owned by News Corporation. ...

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Transportation

SPARTA Passenger Center

Spartanburg is located along the Interstate 85 corridor, between Charlotte, North Carolina and Greenville, South Carolina. Two spurs of Interstate 85 are located in the area: Interstate 585, which morphs into N. Pine Street/US Highway 176. Image File history File linksMetadata No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File linksMetadata No higher resolution available. ... Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Interstate 85 Interstate 85 (abbreviated I-85) is an interstate highway in the southeastern United States. ... Charlotte redirects here. ... Greenville is a mid-sized city located in the upstate of South Carolina. ... Interstate 585 (abbreviated I-585) stretches from an Interstate 85 Business loop to Spartanburg, South Carolina. ...

Spartanburg has access to two airports.

• The Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) lies mostly in Spartanburg County in suburban Greer, and it serves Greenville as well as Spartanburg. Greenville-Spartanburg International is the state's busiest airport.
• The Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport (SPA) is owned and operated by the City, and lies south of town.

Spartanburg is served by the Spartanburg Area Regional Transit Agency or SPARTA. SPARTA serves the City of Spartanburg and the surrounding urbanized area with 8 routes leading to a wide variety of destinations. The new SPARTA Passenger Center is located at 100 North Liberty St. Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport is an airport in Greer, South Carolina, USA, near Greenville, South Carolina and Spartanburg, South Carolina. ... Greer is a town between Greenville and Spartanburg in Greenville and Spartanburg counties in South Carolina. ... Greenville is a mid-sized city located in the upstate of South Carolina. ...

Amtrak's Crescent train connects Spartanburg with the cities of New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington,Greensboro,Charlotte, Atlanta, Birmingham and New Orleans. The Amtrak station is situated at 290 Magnolia Street. The high-speed Acela Express in West Windsor, New Jersey. ... The Crescent is a passenger train operated by Amtrak in the eastern part of the United States. ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... Nickname: City of Brotherly Love, Philly, the Quaker City Motto: Philadelphia maneto (Let brotherly love continue) Location in Pennsylvania Coordinates: Country United States State Pennsylvania County Philadelphia Founded October 27, 1682 Incorporated October 25, 1701 Mayor John F. Street (D) Area    - City 369. ... Baltimore redirects here. ... ... Greensboro redirects here. ... Charlotte redirects here. ... Atlanta redirects here. ... Nickname: Location in Jefferson County in the state of Alabama Coordinates: , Country State Counties Jefferson, Shelby Incorporated December 19, 1871 Government  - Type Mayor - Council  - Mayor Bernard Kincaid (Current) Larry Langford (Mayor-Elect) Area  - City 151. ... NOLA redirects here. ... The Spartanburg Amtrak Station, located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, is served by the passenger train. ...

Demographics

As of the census^[1] of 2000, there were 39,673 people, 15,989 households, and 9,721 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,066.3 people per square mile (799.9/km²). There were 17,696 housing units at an average density of 923.9/sq mi (356.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 49.55% African American, 47.15% White, 0.18% Native American, 1.33% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.76% from other races, and 0.96% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.78% of the population. Image File history File links Sburglogo. ... Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 15,989 households out of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.0% were married couples living together, 23.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.2% were non-families. 34.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 3.00. Matrimony redirects here. ...

In the city the population was spread out with 25.2% under the age of 18, 12.2% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 79.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 73.9 The median income for a household in the city was $28,735, and the median income for a family was $36,108. Males had a median income of $30,587 versus $23,256 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,136. About 19.4% of families and 23.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 34.6% of those under age 18 and 15.4% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Environment

In 2002, Spartanburg county ranked among the worst 10% of all counties in the U.S. in terms of air releases of recognized developmental toxins. ^[6] The top ten polluters by pounds of toxins detected were: Kohler Company, Spartanburg, 506,940 pounds; RR Donnelley & Sons, Spartanburg 356,006 pounds; Reeves Brothers Inc. Printing Prods. Group, Spartanburg, 211,727 pounds; Artevacialties S.A.R.L. (DBA Kosa - Spartanburg), 206,576, pounds; BMW Manufacturing Corp., Greer 180,071 pounds; Intelicoat Techs L.L.C., Spartanburg 47,046 pounds; H & R Industries Inc. Southeast, Spartanburg 45,577 pounds; Springs Industries Lyman Printing & Finishing, Lyman 36,177 pounds; Johns Manville, Spartanburg 30,640 pounds; and Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Spartanburg 30,083 pounds of toxins. Also in 2002, the major pollutants in reported pounds were Toluene 589,400 pounds, Styrene 443,068 pounds, Glycol Ethers 112,894 pounds, Methanol 80,822 pounds, Biphenyl 76,871 pounds, Zinc Compounds 65,304 pounds, Ammonia 61,238 pounds, Chlorodifluoromethane 54,894 pounds, Methyl Ethyl Ketone 49,644 pounds, and Ethylene Glycol 38,385 pounds. Company headquarters in Kohler, Wisconsin Kohler Design Center The American Club Entrance to The American Club The Kohler Company is a manufacturing company in Kohler, Wisconsin best known for its plumbing products. ... RR Donnelley NYSE: RRD is a Fortune 500 company based in Chicago, Illinois that provides print and related services. ... For other uses, see BMW (disambiguation). ... link titleJohns Manville, a Berkshire Hathaway company (NYSE: BRK.A, BRK.B), is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality building and specialty products. ... The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) was founded in 1898 by Frank Seiberling. ... Toluene, also known as methylbenzene or phenylmethane is a clear, water-insoluble liquid with the typical smell of paint thinners, redolent of the sweet smell of the related compound benzene. ... C8H8 redirects here. ... Glycol ethers are a group of solvents based on alkyl ethers of ethylene glycol, also sometimes called Cellosolve. ... Methanol, also known as methyl alcohol, carbinol, wood alcohol, wood naphtha or wood spirits, is a chemical compound with chemical formula CH3OH (often abbreviated MeOH). ... Biphenyl (or Diphenyl or 1,1-Biphenyl or lemonene) is a solid compound that forms colourless to yellowish crystals. ... General Name, symbol, number zinc, Zn, 30 Chemical series transition metals Group, period, block 12, 4, d Appearance bluish pale gray Standard atomic weight 65. ... For other uses, see Ammonia (disambiguation). ... Cl | F--C--F | H Chlorodifluoromethane or difluoromonochloromethane is a hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) with chemical formula CHClF2 and CAS number 75-45-6. ... 2-Butanone is a manufactured organic chemical but it is also present in the environment from natural sources. ... Ethylene glycol (monoethylene glycol (MEG), IUPAC name: ethane-1,2-diol) is an alcohol with two -OH groups (a diol), a chemical compound widely used as an automotive antifreeze. ...

List of Neighborhoods

• Arcadia
• Arkright
• Beaumont Mills
• Ben Avon
• Boiling Springs
• Bradford Crossing
• Bradford Place
• Bradford West
• Brentwood Hills (now considered a part of Converse Heights)
• Camelot
• Camp Croft
• Canaan
• Cannons Campground
• Carolina Country Club
• Cedar Springs
• Chesnee
• Clevedale
• Cleveland Heights
• Cleveland Park
• Clifton
• Converse
• Converse Heights (National Register of Historic Places district)
• Drayton
• Duncan
• Duncan Park
• Fairforest
• Fernwood
• Fernwood-Glendale Rd.
• Glendale
• Glenn-Springs
• Greenpond
• Hampton Heights (National Register of Historic Places district)
• Hawk Creek
• Hillbrook
• Hillcrest
• Hilltop
• John B. White Sr. Blvd. (Not a neighborhood, but a stretch of State Route 296 from Route 29 to I-26 named in honor of John B White Sr, founder and former owner of the famous Spartanburg Eatery known as "The Beacon". Route 296 in its entirety used to be known as Reidville Rd, the portion of this road west of I-26 remains known as Reidville Rd.)
• Inman
• Landrum
• Londonderry
• Lyman
• Mayfair
• Mistybrook
• Moore
• North Spartanburg
• Oak Forest
• Park Hills
• Pauline
• Pierce Acres
• Poplar Springs
• Reidville
• Roebuck
• Saxon
• Shadow Lakes
• Sherwood Acres
• Shoresbrook
• Springdale
• Summerhill
• Swan Estates
• Switzer
• Thornhill
• Una
• Union Street
• Welford
• Westgate
• Westview
• Whitestone
• Whitney
• Willowbrook
• Woodburn Hills
• Woodland Heights
• Woodridge
• Woodruff

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Notable residents

• John Alexander, born in the Spartanburg District, United States Congressman from Ohio^[7]
• Pink Anderson (1900-1974) -- Blues Musician; Inspiration for the "Pink" in Pink Floyd.
• David Ball (1953--) -- Country Musician.
• Kate Barry (1752-1823) -- Scout and heroine of the revolution, she warned of the British attack at Cowpens.
• Elizabeth Bennett (1968-)Theorist and Developer of Peer Abuse Know More! Author of Peer Abuse Know More! Bullying From A Psychological Perspective.
• Greg Brannon- 5 Time Southeast Regional Bowling Champion.
• James Francis Byrnes (1882-1972)-- Spartanburg lawyer, congressman, senator, Supreme Court Justice (only person to step down off the bench for another federal post -- head the wartime Office of Economic Stabilization), advisor to FDR, Secretary of State to Truman, Governor of SC.
• Marshall Chapman-singer songwriter
• Grits Gresham -- sports journalist and host of ABC's The American Sportsman from 1966-1979, was born in Spartanburg County but lived for years in Natchitoches, Louisiana.
• John B. White Sr. (1924?--) -- Founder of the famous Beacon Drive-In. John B. White Boulevard is Dedicated to him.
• David Daniels (1966--) -- Countertenor.
• Kym Shurbutt (1957--) --Musician, Singer/songwriter & comedian, best known as "Bogie" with the Carolina Opry

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• Stephen Davis - American football running back
• Grace Annette DuPre (1894-1984) -- Renowned South Carolina violinist and portraitist. James F. Byrnes and Harry S. Truman were among her subjects.
• Justin "Captain/Jay" Faltermeier -- singer/songwriter
• Hank Garland (1930-2004) -- Nashville session guitarist. Added unforgettable guitar licks to many now classic recordings, including Elvis Presley's Little Sister, Patsy Cline's I Fall to Pieces, and the Everly Brothers' When Will I be Loved. Under his own name, wrote and recorded the number 5 country hit, Sugarfoot Rag.
• Mark Hammond (1963--) -- South Carolina Secretary of State
• Lee Haney (1951--) -- Eight time Mr. Olympia record holder.
• Dennis Hayes (1950--) -- Inventor of the Hayes Modem.
• Walter Hyatt (1950-1996) -- Country Musician.
• Joseph T. Johnson (1858-1919) -- United States Representative from South Carolina.
• Buster Brown --1987 Westminister's Best in Show (Handler Andrew McBride) - Colored Bull Terrier
• Kenneth Law -- cellist
• Margaret Law (1871-1956) -- Artist who studied with William Merritt Chase and Robert Henri.
• Donald Lawrence -- Gospel artist
• D.H. 'Buck' Long (1929-2002) -- Former president and general manager of WKRG-TV, Inc. in Mobile, Alabama
• Andie MacDowell - Movie actress and former model (An Embellishment, Andie Lived and was from Gaffney SC)
• The Marshall Tucker Band -- Southern rock band featuring Doug Grey, Jerry Eubanks, Toy Caldwell, Tommy Caldwell, et al.
• Roger Milliken (1915--) -- Owner of the largest privately held textile manufacturing firm in the world (Milliken & Co.)
• Thomas Moore (1759-1822) -- Born and raised in the Spartanburg District, United States Congressman from South Carolina.
• Samuel J. Nicholls (1885-1937) was a United States Representative from South Carolina.
• Cotton Owens -- NASCAR driver and Hall-of-Famer. Earned Pontiac its first NASCAR win.
• David Pearson (1940--) -- Race car driver.
• Donald S. Russell (1906-1998) -- Former South Carolina governor, president of the University of South Carolina, US Senator, and member of the US 4th Circuit Court of Appeals.
• Archibald Rutledge (1883-1973) -- South Carolina poet laureate who resided in Spartanburg for about 20 years.
• Dr. Ed Epps (1948?--) -- Published historian, currently teaching English at Spartanburg High School.
• Ira Tucker (1925--) -- Born and raised in Spartanburg, gospel songwriter and singer, member of legendary and still-touring gospel group, the Dixie Hummingbirds.
• William 'Singing Billy' Walker (1809-1875) -- Singing teacher. He produced shape note hymnbooks, including many of his own tunes: The four-shape The Southern Harmony, and Musical Companion (1835) and seven-shape The Christian Harmony (1866) were both widely used across the South. Buried in Magnolia Cemetery.
• Sean T. Hill (1986--) -- Saved Energizer Holdings 3 million dollars by research done on the battery and its life time
• General William C. Westmoreland (1914-2005) -- Served in World War II and the Korean War and was senior US military commander in Vietnam.
• Celia Weston -- Actress, "Junebug", "In the Bedroom."

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Further reading

• Cooper. Peter (1997). Hub City Music Makers. Spartanburg, S.C.: Holocene Publishing. ISBN 0-9638731-9-9.
• Landrum, J.B.O. (1939). History of Spartanburg County.
• Racine, Philip N. (1999). Seeing Spartanburg. Spartanburg, S.C.: Hub City Writers Project. ISBN 1-891885-10-3.
• Teter, Betsy Wakefield (Ed.) (2002). Textile Town: Spartanburg, South Carolina. Spartanburg, S.C.: Hub City Writers Project. ISBN 1-891885-28-6. Pp. 346. 40 authors provide a detailed community study, using oral histories, letters, and 200 illustrations and photographs. Central themes include labor strikes, family life in the mill villages, Depression-era hardships, race and desegregation, the boom of WW2 production, and late-twentieth-century deindustrialization.
• WPA (1939). History of Spartanburg County.

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• Official Website of the City of Spartanburg
• William Barnet III biography
• BMW Spartanburg Manufacturing Plant
• Spartanburg Regional
• Hub-Bub.com(Arts initiative website)

• Spartanburg, South Carolina is at coordinates 34°56′48″N 81°55′39″W / 34.946771, -81.927603 (Spartanburg, South Carolina)Coordinates: 34°56′48″N 81°55′39″W / 34.946771, -81.927603 (Spartanburg, South Carolina)

v • d • e Municipalities and communities of Spartanburg County, South Carolina
County seat: Spartanburg
Cities	Chesnee | Greer | Inman | Landrum | Spartanburg | Wellford | Woodruff Image File history File links Commons-logo. ... The Wikimedia Commons (also called Wikicommons) is a repository of free content images, sound and other multimedia files. ... Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ... Spartanburg County is a county located in the state of South Carolina. ... Official language(s) English Capital Columbia Largest city Columbia Largest metro area Columbia Area  Ranked 40th  - Total 34,726 sq mi (82,965 km²)  - Width 200 miles (320 km)  - Length 260 miles (420 km)  - % water 6  - Latitude 32° 2′ N to 35° 13′ N  - Longitude 78° 32′ W to 83... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... For other uses, see City (disambiguation). ... Chesnee is a city located in South Carolina. ... Greer is a town between Greenville and Spartanburg in Greenville and Spartanburg counties in South Carolina. ... Inman is a city in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States. ... Landrum is a city in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States. ... Wellford is a city located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. ... Woodruff is a city located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. ...
Towns	Campobello | Central Pacolet | Cowpens | Duncan | Lyman | Pacolet | Reidville | Roebuck Ronda, Spain Main street in Bastrop, Texas, United States, a small town A town is a community of people ranging from a few hundred to several thousands, although it may be applied loosely even to huge metropolitan areas. ... Campobello is a town located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. ... Central Pacolet is a town in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, along the Pacolet River. ... Cowpens is a town located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. ... Duncan is a town located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. ... Lyman is a town located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. ... Pacolet is a town located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. ... Reidville is a town located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. ... Roebuck is a census-designated place located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. ...
CDPs	Boiling Springs | Inman Mills | Mayo | Saxon | Startex | Valley Falls A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ... Boiling Springs is a census-designated place located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. ... Inman Mills is a census-designated place located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. ... Mayo is a census-designated place located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. ... Saxon is a census-designated place located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. ... Startex is a census-designated place (CDP) in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States. ... Valley Falls is a census-designated place located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. ...
Unincorporated communities	Glenn Springs | Moore | Pauline This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Glenn Springs The healing waters of the Glenn Springs were known around the country for over one hundred years. ... Moore is a small municipality in Spartanburg County in the upstate of South Carolina. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

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Regions	Atlantic Coastal Plain | Blue Ridge Mountains | Grand Strand | High Hills of Santee | Lake Murray Country | The Lowcountry | Metrolina | The Midlands | Olde English District | Old 96 District | Pee Dee | Piedmont | Sandhills | Sea Islands | The Upstate Image File history File links Flag_of_South_Carolina. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  US Government Portal      A U.S. state is any one of the fifty subnational entities of... Official language(s) English Capital Columbia Largest city Columbia Largest metro area Columbia Area  Ranked 40th  - Total 34,726 sq mi (82,965 km²)  - Width 200 miles (320 km)  - Length 260 miles (420 km)  - % water 6  - Latitude 32° 2′ N to 35° 13′ N  - Longitude 78° 32′ W to 83... Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, site of first U.S. capital. ... This list of regions of the United States includes official (governmental) and non-official areas within the borders of the United States, not including U.S. states, the federal district of Washington, D.C. or standard subentities such as cities or counties. ... The Atlantic Coastal Plain is the rather flat stretch of land that borders the Atlantic Ocean (including the Gulf of Mexico). ... Blue Ridge Mountains, Shining Rock Wilderness Area Appalachian Mountain system The Blue Ridge is a mountain chain in the eastern United States, part of the Appalachian Mountains, forming their eastern front from Georgia to Pennsylvania. ... The Grand Strand is a popular tourist destination in the eastern portion of the U.S. state of South Carolina and extreme southeastern North Carolina. ... Lake Murray Country is a large area of South Carolina, USA; the region includes the counties of Newberry, Saluda, Lexington, and Richland. ... The South Carolina Low Country is a term used to describe the states coastal counties, generally south of Charleston. ... Counties most commonly associated with the Charlote Metro area are in dark red, counties often included are light red, and counties sometimes included are in orange. ... The Midlands roughly refers to an area in the middle of South_Carolina, including but not limited to: Calhoun, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lexington, Orangeburg, Richland and Sumter counties. ... The Olde English District is a region of South Carolina encompassing Camden, Chester, Clover, Fort Mill, Kershaw, Lake Wylie, Lancaster, Rock Hill, Woodruff, and York counties. ... Old 96 District now a popular tourist destination was ruled by the Cherokee Indians. ... The Pee Dee region of South Carolina is the northeastern corner of the state. ... The James River winds its way among piedmont hills in central Virginia. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Sea Islands are an archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean. ...
Larger Cities	Anderson | Charleston | Columbia | Florence | Greenville | Myrtle Beach | Rock Hill | Spartanburg | Sumter | List of cities in South Carolina, arranged in alphabetical order. ... Anderson is a city located in Anderson County, South Carolina. ... Nickname: Motto: Aedes Mores Juraque Curat (She cares for her temples, customs, and rights) Location of Charleston in South Carolina. ... This article is about a city in the US state of South Carolina. ... Greenville is a mid-sized city located in the upstate of South Carolina. ... Myrtle Beach is a city and in Horry County, South Carolina, United States. ... Rock Hill is the largest city in York County, South Carolina, and a satellite city of Charlotte, North Carolina. ... Sumter (IPA: or ) is a city located in Sumter County, South Carolina. ...
Smaller Cities	Aiken | Camden | Cayce | Easley | Forest Acres | Gaffney | Hilton Head Island | Isle of Palms | Lexington | Mauldin | Mount Pleasant | North Augusta | North Myrtle Beach | Orangeburg | Simpsonville | Summerville | West Columbia | York List of cities in South Carolina, arranged in alphabetical order. ... Aiken is a city in Aiken County, South Carolina and is part of the CSRA. The population was 25,337 at the 2000 census. ... Camden is a city in Kershaw County, South Carolina, United States. ... Cayce is a city located in Lexington County, South Carolina, along the Congaree River. ... Easley is a city located in Pickens County, South Carolina. ... Forest Acres is a city located in Richland County, South Carolina. ... Gaffney is a city in Cherokee County, South Carolina, United States. ... Location of Hilton Head Island in South Carolina Coordinates: , Country State County Beaufort Incorporated (town) 1983 Government  - Mayor Tom Peeples  - Town manager Steve Riley  - Fire chief Lavarn Lucas Area  - Total 55. ... Isle of Palms is a city located in Charleston County, South Carolina. ... Lexington is a town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States. ... Mauldin is a city in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States. ... For other uses, see Mount Pleasant. ... North Augusta is a city located in Aiken County, South Carolina on the north bank of the Savannah River. ... North Myrtle Beach is a city located in Horry County, South Carolina. ... Downtown Orangeburg, South Carolina downtown Orangeburg Orangeburg City Hall/Stevenson Municipal Auditorium Orangeburg, also known as The Garden City, is the largest city and county seat of Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States. ... Simpsonville is a suburb of Greenville in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States. ... Summerville is a city, technically, but calls itself a town and is in Dorchester County, South Carolina, United States. ... West Columbia is a city located in Lexington County, South Carolina. ... York is a city located in York County, South Carolina. ...
Towns	Batesburg-Leesville | Clemson | Fort Mill | Fountain Inn | Greer | Irmo | Moncks Corner | Newberry | Pendleton | Seneca | Sullivan's Island List of towns in South Carolina, arranged in alphabetical order. ... Batesburg-Leesville is a town in South Carolina with a population of 5,517 (2000 census). ... Clemson is a city located in South Carolina, a state of the United States of America. ... Fort Mill is a town in York County, South Carolina, and a suburb of the city of Charlotte, North Carolina. ... Fountain Inn is a city located in South Carolina. ... Greer is a town between Greenville and Spartanburg in Greenville and Spartanburg counties in South Carolina. ... Irmo is a small town or municipality located 12 miles outside of Columbia, South Carolina. ... Moncks Corner is the county seat of Berkeley County, South Carolina. ... Newberry is a town in Newberry County, South Carolina, 43 miles (69 km) west -northwest of Columbia. ... Pendleton is a town in Anderson County, South Carolina, USA. The population was 2,966 at the 2000 census. ... Seneca, SC welcome sign on Highway 123 Seneca is a city in Oconee County, South Carolina, United States. ... Sullivans Island is a town located in Charleston County, South Carolina. ...
CDPs	Berea | Carolina Forest | Dentsville | Gantt | Ladson | Parker | Red Hill | Saint Andrews | Seven Oaks | Socastee | Taylors | Wade Hampton Berea is a census-designated place located in Greenville County, South Carolina. ... The sign of Carolina Forest as approaching the community on US 501. ... Dentsville is a census-designated place located in Richland County, South Carolina. ... Gantt is a census-designated place located in Greenville County, South Carolina. ... Ladson is a census-designated place located in South Carolina. ... Parker is a census-designated place located in Greenville County, South Carolina. ... Red Hill is a census-designated place located in Horry County, South Carolina. ... St. ... Seven Oaks is a census-designated place located in Lexington County, South Carolina. ... Socastee is a census-designated place located in Horry County, South Carolina. ... Taylors is a census-designated place located in Greenville County, South Carolina. ... Wade Hampton is a census-designated place located in Greenville County, South Carolina. ...
Counties	Abbeville | Aiken | Allendale | Anderson | Bamberg | Barnwell | Beaufort | Berkeley | Calhoun | Charleston | Cherokee | Chester | Chesterfield | Clarendon | Colleton | Darlington | Dillon | Dorchester | Edgefield | Fairfield | Florence | Georgetown | Greenville | Greenwood | Hampton | Horry | Jasper | Kershaw | Lancaster | Laurens | Lee | Lexington | Marion | Marlboro | McCormick | Newberry | Oconee | Orangeburg | Pickens | Richland | Saluda | Spartanburg | Sumter | Union | Williamsburg | York List of South Carolina counties Categories: Lists of U.S. counties | South Carolina counties ... Abbeville County is a county located in the state of South Carolina. ... Aiken County is a county located in the state of South Carolina. ... Allendale County is a county located in the state of South Carolina. ... Anderson County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. ... Bamberg County is a county located in the state of South Carolina. ... Barnwell County is a county located in the state of South Carolina. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Berkeley County is a county in the U.S. state of South Carolina. ... Calhoun County is a county located in the state of South Carolina. ... Charleston County is a county located in the state of South Carolina. ... Cherokee County is a county located in the state of South Carolina. ... Chester County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. ... Chesterfield County is a county located in the state of South Carolina. ... Clarendon County is a county located in the state of South Carolina. ... Colleton County is a county located in the state of South Carolina. ... Darlington County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. ... Dillon County is a county located in the state of South Carolina. ... Dorchester County is a county located in the state of South Carolina. ... Edgefield County is a county located in the state of South Carolina. ... Fairfield County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. ... Florence County is a county located in the state of South Carolina. ... Georgetown County is a county located in the state of South Carolina. ... Greenville County is a county located in the state of South Carolina. ... Greenwood County is a county located in the state of South Carolina. ... Hampton County is a county located in the state of South Carolina. ... Horry County (pronounced ORR-EEE; IPA: ) is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. ... Jasper County is a county located in the state of South Carolina. ... Kershaw County is a county located in the state of South Carolina. ... Lancaster County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. ... Laurens County is a county located in the state of South Carolina. ... Lee County is a county located in the state of South Carolina. ... Lexington County is a county located in the state of South Carolina. ... Marion County is a county located in the state of South Carolina. ... Marlboro County is a county located in the state of South Carolina. ... McCormick County is a county located in the state of South Carolina. ... Newberry County is a county located in the state of South Carolina. ... Oconee County is a county located in the state of South Carolina. ... Orangeburg County is a county located in the state of South Carolina. ... Pickens County is a county located in the state of South Carolina. ... Richland County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. ... Saluda County is a county located in the state of South Carolina. ... Spartanburg County is a county located in the state of South Carolina. ... Sumter County is a county located in the state of South Carolina. ... Union County is a county located in the state of South Carolina. ... Location in the state of South Carolina Formed 1871 Seat Kingstree Area  - Total  - Water 2,427 km² (937 mi²) 8 km² (3 mi²) 0. ... York County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. ...
Topics	History | Famous People | Governors | Legislature | State House | Congressional Districts | Census Areas | State Parks | Rivers | Wildlife Refuges | Historic Places | Amusement Parks | Colleges and Universities | Sports Venues | Shopping Malls | TV Stations | Radio Stations | Highways | Airports Official language(s) English Capital Columbia Largest city Columbia Largest metro area Columbia Area  Ranked 40th  - Total 34,726 sq mi (82,965 km²)  - Width 200 miles (320 km)  - Length 260 miles (420 km)  - % water 6  - Latitude 32° 2′ N to 35° 13′ N  - Longitude 78° 32′ W to 83... South Carolina is one of the original states of the United States of America, and its history has been remarkable for an extraordinary commitment to political independence, whether from overseas or federal control. ... Official language(s) English Capital Columbia Largest city Columbia Largest metro area Columbia Area  Ranked 40th  - Total 34,726 sq mi (82,965 km²)  - Width 200 miles (320 km)  - Length 260 miles (420 km)  - % water 6  - Latitude 32° 2′ N to 35° 13′ N  - Longitude 78° 32′ W to 83... A list of South Carolina Governors. ... The South Carolina General Assembly, also called the South Carolina Legislature, is the legislative branch of South Carolina and consists of the South Carolina House of Representatives and the South Carolina Senate. ... South Carolina State House South Carolina State House The South Carolina State House is the State Capitol building of the U.S. state of South Carolina. ... South Carolinas 6 congressional districts There are currently six United States congressional districts in South Carolina based on results from the United States 2000 Census. ... The United States Census Bureau has defined 4 Combined Statistical Areas (CSAs),[1] 10 Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs),[2] and 13 Micropolitan Statistical Areas (μSAs)[3] in the State of South Carolina. ... The following is a list of state parks in the U.S. state of South Carolina: Aiken State Natural Area Andrew Jackson State Park Baker Creek State Park Barnwell State Park Caesars Head State Park Calhoun Falls State Recreation Area Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site Cheraw State Park Chester... This is a list of rivers in the U.S. state of South Carolina: // This list is arranged by drainage basin, from north to south, with respective tributaries indented under each larger streams name. ... List of Registered Historic Places in South Carolina: Abbeville Abbeville County Courthouse Abbeville Historic District Abbeville Historic District (Boundary Decrease) Abbeville Historic District (Boundary Increase) Abbeville Opera House Armistead Burt House Cedar Springs Historic District Harbison College Presidents Home Patrick Calhoun Family Cemetery Trinity Episcopal Church and Cemetery Donalds... See South Carolina state entry. ... This is a list of broadcast television stations serving cities in the state of South Carolina. ... FM Stations: 88. ... . ...