Spartanburg County Genealogy
Spartanburg County was formed in 1785 as a part of the Ninety-Six District, then was part of the Pinckney District from 1791-1799. The county was named for the Spartan Regiment which was a local militia in the Revolutionary War. Cotton was a major agricultural product of the county as was cattle raising. Glenn Springs was a popular mineral spring resort. After the Civil War, textile manufacturing became a big industry in Spartanburg County. Famous residents include Roger Milliken, and General William Westmoreland.
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Spartanburg Historical Association
200 E. St.
John Street
Spartanburg, SC 29306
864-596-3501
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USGS listing of cemeteries in Spartanburg County
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Cities and towns in Spartanburg County:
Boiling Springs
Campobello
Central Pacolet
Chesnee
Cowpens
Duncan
Inman
Inman Mills
Landrum
Lyman
Mayo
Pacolet
Reidville
Roebuck
Saxon
Southern Shops
Spartanburg
Startex
Valley Falls
Wellford
Woodruff
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