Spartanburg County

Spartanburg County is an administrative county in northwestern South Carolina covering 819 square miles (2,120 square kilometers). Streams and rolling hills define the landscape throughout the region.

Founded in 1785, the county took its name from the Spartan Regiment, a local militia unit that fought in the American Revolutionary War. This revolutionary heritage became central to the region's identity.

The Chapman Cultural Center serves as the main arts hub, bringing together regional history, art, and science exhibits in one location.

Interstate highways I-85 and I-26 cross through the county, providing direct routes to Charlotte, North Carolina, and Columbia, South Carolina. These major roads make travel within and beyond the region straightforward.

The region contains 13 former textile mills from the industrial era that have been converted into residential spaces while retaining their original architecture. These repurposed structures tell the story of the area's industrial past.

Location: South Carolina

Inception: 1785

Capital city: Spartanburg

Shares border with: Rutherford County, Cherokee County, Union County, Laurens County, Greenville County, Polk County

Website: http://spartanburgcounty.org

GPS coordinates: 34.93000,-81.99000

Latest update: December 13, 2025 00:22