Upstate South Carolina, Geographic region in northwestern South Carolina, United States.
Upstate South Carolina is a region in northwestern South Carolina that stretches from the Blue Ridge Mountains down through rolling piedmont hills with several large reservoirs and forest areas. The area covers ten counties connected by a network of highways and concentrates much of its activity along the Interstate 85 corridor.
The area developed as a textile manufacturing center during the early 20th century with cotton mills and weaving plants in small towns across the region. Starting in the 1990s, the economy shifted when international automotive manufacturers began establishing production facilities in several counties.
The area maintains strong educational foundations through institutions like Clemson University, Furman University, and numerous technical colleges serving diverse communities.
The international airport between Greenville and Spartanburg offers direct flights to major American cities and some European destinations. Drivers will find plenty of rest stops and gas stations along the main highways that cross through the area.
Several European tire makers and automotive suppliers built plants here to support the large assembly sites in the region. The concentration of foreign investment has led some towns to post bilingual signs.
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