Spartanburg, South Carolina is the 12th largest City in South Carolina with a population of a little more than 37,000 residents. The Greenville -Spartanburg- Anderson area has a little less than 1.4 million residents which consist of 10 counties in the north of the State and is called " The Upstate". Spartanburg is 30 miles east of Greenville, 98 miles northwest of Columbia, and 80 miles west of Charlotte, NC.
Spartanburg was formed in 1785 and was named after a local militia called the Spartan Regiment in the American Revolutionary War. The Spartan Regiment was commanded by Andrew Pickens - for which Pickens, South Carolina is named after. In 1831 - Spartanburg was incorporated and later become known as the "Hub City" - railroad lines radiated from the City forming the shape of a whhel hub. Later one in the late 19th century - Spartanburg became a center for textile manufacturing.
Spartanburg has a lot to offer for tourist and residents that live there or close by. Here are some of the main attractions in or around Spartanburg:
. Carolina Panthers training camp at Wofford College.
. Croft State Park
. Hatcher Gardens and Woodland Preserve
. Barnett Park
. Glendale Shoals Preserve & Waterfalls
. Cleveland Park
. Spartanburg's Historic District
. Wofford College
. Hub City Railroad Museum
. Spartanburg Art Museum
. Cottonwood Trail
. Greenville SC ( 30 miles away with numerous attractions)
. USC Upstate
. Headquarters for Denny's
. Chapman Cultural Center
. Walnut Grove Plantation
. The Seay House
. The Price House
. Morgan Square
. Cowpens National Battlefield
. Hotspot Skatepark
. The Beacon Drive In
. Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas
. Duncan Park
. and so much more...
Also Spartanburg host some very popular events like:
. Hub City Farmer's Market
. Retrofest - Southeast's largest disco festival
. Spring Fling
. Annual Sidewalk Art Show
. International Festival
. Greek Festival
. Music on Main
. Dickens of Christmas
. Festifall
. Hub City Hog Fest
. and so much more.....
As you can see - Spartanburg has a lot to offer! Hope you enjoy the view of Spartanburg - a Bird's Eye View!!
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