One part historical narrative, one part scrapbook, one. The history of the leonard family of reidville township, spartanburg county, south carolina. General history subjects covered include iron working, textiles, other manufactures. History of the fosters of spartanburg county, south carolina and amelia court house. From the archives of the kennedy room of local and south carolina history and cleveland genealogical department, scpl digital collections contain historic materials such as photographs, journals, manuscripts, books and oral histories. Geographic information systems the geographic information system gis department provides support to multiple departments in the creation, maintenance and display of information. Hear their story at spartanburg county s first historic site. Historical society books barnwell county marriages, 17751879. On april 8, 1879, the post office department officially changed the name to.
Statewide registration for births and deaths began in 1915. Rooted in the countrys early history while reaching boldly into the 21st century, spartanburg county is one of the most culturallydiverse areas in south carolina. History of spartanburg county 0871522551 by landrum. The scha explores and preserves spartanburg history through exhibits, tours, programs, and events for. Spartanburg county, south carolina was created on 1785 from ninetysix district, and from 1791 to 1799 it was part of pinckney district. The history of the leonard family of reidville township. It is the home to the spartanburg county museum of art, the regional history museum, ballet spartanburg, and the spartanburg science center among others. The county was named for spartanburg, sc metropolitan statistical area. The history of the boiterboyterbiter family of spartanburg county, south carolina. Spartanburg county sheriffs offices special victims unit arrested an area pastor for reportedly distributing obscene material, indecent exposure and contributing to. Russell federal building, which includes the federal courthouse for the u. This was part of a storm system with multiple tornadoes that affected a large part of the south, said brad steinecke, spartanburg county public libraries assistant director of local history.
Its county seat is spartanburg spartanburg county is coterminous with the spartanburg, sc metropolitan statistical area, which is also included in the greenville spartanburg anderson. Spartanburg county, south carolina spartanburg county polozaj okruga u saveznoj drzavi juzna karolina savezna drzava. Helen fayssoux kennedy gave a lot to the city for a library building provided that the building would be constructed within five years and called the kennedy library. Embracing an account of many important events, and biographical sketches of statesmen, divines and other public men 1900 landrum, j. General history subjects covered include iron working, textiles, other manufactures, churches, schools, government, and politics. Black history in the spartanburg area remains obscured by the biases and scarcity of early records. It is located at 290 magnolia street, within walking distance of wofford college, the spartanburg county government administration building and the donald s. Spartanburg county is a county located on the northwestern border of the u.
The south carolina book collection provides access to digitized copies of selected books in the public domain, including the. Spartanburg county, south carolina, public library history. South carolina books, stories, novels for sale online. The register of deeds office records land titles, liens and other documents related to property transactions in spartanburg county. Gis maintains digital parcels, road centerlines and other information to assist county staff in performing their jobs with accuracy and efficiency. Sciway s directory of spartanburg county, south carolina websites. Spartanburg county officials, 1786 to 1900, includes senators, state. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. The county itself was formed in 1785 and was part of ninety six district. Spartanburg county spartanburg county and the city of spartanburg were named for the spartan regiment, which was a local militia unit which fought in the revolutionary war. Spartanburg county historical association home facebook. Spartanburg county, south carolina genealogy genealogy. Where can find spartanburg county birth, marriage, divorce and death records.
Find history of spartanburg county 0871522551 by landrum, john b. Spartanburg county historical association to preserve and promote the rich history of spartanburg county through education, community involvement, and sustainability. History of spartanburg, sc, john belton oneall landrum 1900. Colonial and revolutionary history of upper south carolina 1897 by landrum, dr. Established in spartanburg district county as limestone springs, the town was granted a u. We are offering curbside pickup only for buy online, pickup in store orders placed on. Welcome to our spartanburg county family history research page. Here youll find record collections, history, and genealogy resources to help you trace your spartanburg county ancestors. You may search our complete list of titles or browse by state and other categories. Welcome to the online home and catalogue of the reprint company publishers of spartanburg, south carolina, and a complete listing of the regional, local history, and genealogical books we have in print. By 1790, the first year with a reliable population estimate, spartanburg county was home to 866 black slaves and 27 free persons not white, representing about 10% of the total population. The population at the 2010 census is 284,307, making it the fifthmost populous county in south carolina.
Spartanburg county counties south carolina digital library. Spartanburg county sc marriage records lds genealogy. Spartanburg county officials, 1786 to 1900, includes senators, state representatives, jps, justice of the quorum, voting precincts and voting managers some 475 persons. The south carolina department of archives and history is an independent state agency whose mission is to preserve and promote the documentary and cultural heritage of the palmetto state. Baseball in greenville and spartanburg sc images of. The gettysburg adds a new dimension to the kennedy room of local and south carolina history. The history of the spartanburg county public library goes back to 1882 when mrs. One of the core roles of the spartanburg county public libraries is to acquire, preserve, and present the historical record, says mary speed lynch, chair of the spartanburg county public libraries trustees. The usgenweb archives project spartanburg county, south. Embracing an account of many important events, and biographical sketches of statesmen. Search usa south carolina spartanburg county spartanburg county. Spartanburg county historical association, spartanburg, sc. Index to spartanburg county will book a 17871820 index to spartanburg county will book b 18211830 index to spartanburg county will book c 18301835 transcripts of spartanburg county wills 17871816.
Learn about spartanburg county history, attractions, jobs, schools and colleges, churches, businesses, government, and much more. Embracing an account of many important events, and biographical sketches of statesmen, divines and other public men, and the names of many others worthy of record in the history of their county. The county was named in honor of spartan regiment of the state militia, which was the key force for victory in the revolutionary war battle of cowpens spartanburg county is bordered by columbus county, north carolina north, cherokee county east, union. Post office on may 14, 1836, and its first postmaster was mr. Bring your students on a field trip to one of schas properties. Spartanburg county records available to members of south carolina pioneers. Included is the original 1790 census for spartanburg county and a list of all who served in the civil war with the name of the battle for those killed or wounded. Charles moore and his family settled in the carolina back country c. Find latests mugshots and bookings from spartanburg and other local cities.
Spartanburg county, south carolina compiled genealogies. Browse all collections south carolina digital library. The county is located in the northwest area of the state. The south carolina state library maintains an extensive print collection of materials published about south carolina. Spartanburg county has a history with tornadoes news. Spartanburg county south carolina genealogy records. Spartanburg is an amtrak train station in spartanburg, south carolina, united states. Spartanburg county, sc family history and genealogy message board ancestry spartanburg county, sc genealogy forum. The department houses one of the most comprehensive state archival collections in the nation, spanning more than 325 years of south carolina history. Browse, borrow, and enjoy titles from the spartanburg county public libraries digital collection.
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