South carolina archives summary guide spartanburg county. The department houses one of the most comprehensive state archival collections in the nation, spanning more than 325 years of south carolina history. This version by general books is an ocr reprint of the orginal and has gaps in copy and lacks good organiztioal. The history of the leonard family of reidville township. History of spartanburg county south carolina quantity. As the author stumbles across books online about spartanburg county, they will be listed here. Historic soil survey maps of south carolina university of south carolina collection of 41 maps from 19021937 contain some landmarks. In the year 1783 a convention was called by the people of south carolina. We are proud to expand into south carolina, providing our experience gained from years of researching our ancestors and website hosting. In addition to gsp international airport, the spartanburg downtown memorial airport opened in september 1927, holding a place in history as the first airport in south carolina. Spartanburg heraldjournal september 12 and 19, 1937.
The south carolina department of archives and history puts out a pamphlet the formation of counties in south carolina, which can be procured online. 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. South carolina as a royal colony the colony was divided into north and south carolina in 1712. Spartanburg county historical association, spartanburg, sc. Conveyance books spartanburg county, south carolina, 17851911. Listed below are companies that were formed in spartanburg county or from many of its men. Kennedy room of local history spartanburg county public libraries.
The library is now engaged in an experimental program funded by the south carolina state library and involving cooperation with several other libraries in the spartanburg area. The usgenweb archives project spartanburg county, south. Spartanburg county, south carolina genealogy, books, cds, maps. The uprising was finally quelled after much loss of life and property. Its name was likely taken from the famed spartan regiment.
Among the earliest settlers in spartanburg county were the scotsirish immigrants from pennsylvania, the indian traders, and the cowmen. Spartanburg county historical association home facebook. This page primarily lists records kept at the county level. Here, we provide links to online genealogies of south carolina slaveholders. History of spartanburg county south carolina download. Spartanburg county sc church records lds genealogy. 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. Spartanburg county, south carolina study guide for spartanburg county source. Includes list of state senators, table of township data. If you like history and want to understand how the past made spartanburg the hub city of upstate south carolina, take the time to visit the many places that are dedicated to preserving and perpetuating the people, places, and events of the past that continue to shape our community. Spartanburg county sc city directories lds genealogy.
The scha explores and preserves spartanburg history through exhibits, tours, programs, and events for. Spartanburg county officials, 1786 to 1900, includes senators, state representatives, jps, justice of the quorum, voting precincts and voting managers some 475 persons. Embracing an account of many important events and biographical sketches of statesmen. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers.
List of books and articles about south carolina history. Spartanburg county, south carolina awards and recognition. The history of south carolina, by william gilmore simms, rev. History of spartanburg, sc, john belton oneall landrum 1900. South carolina state library histories of specific towns and townships. In 1785 spartanburg was one of six counties established in the south carolina interior by the general assembly. Spartanburg county is coterminous with the spartanburg, sc metropolitan statistical area, which is also. The register of deeds office records land titles, liens and other documents related to property transactions in spartanburg county. Spartanburg is a city in and the seat of spartanburg county, south carolina, united states, and the 12thlargest city by population in the state. The population at the 2010 census is 284,307, making it the fifthmost populous county in south carolina. Pages on pine and pages downtown book stores, spartanburg, south carolina. The 2017 population estimate is 306,854, making it the fifthmost populous county in south carolina. Jun 25, 2016 it is the home to the spartanburg county museum of art, the regional history museum, ballet spartanburg, and the spartanburg science center among others. Home 19th century history of spartanburg county south carolina history of spartanburg county south carolina embracing an account of many important events and biographical sketches of statesmen.
Spartanburg county, south carolina military genealogy. You may search our complete list of titles or browse by state and other categories. One month after opening, charles lindbergh stopped there on his tour of all 48 states. Old 96 district, south carolina land records, 17841785, pt. From each site is a link to the original nomination in adobe pdf format. The official facebook page for pages downtown and pages on pine, the friends of the spartanburg county public. South carolina antique map colletion click on map image to enlarge.
Mckissick and spartanburg, city and county, south carolina. The area was originally occupied by the cherokees, who because of the regions abundant wildlife, used it as a hunting ground. Letters of the anderson, brockman, and moore families 18351865. The county is located in the northwest area of the state. The author deftly captures the key political developments in spartanburg county for the century following the revolution. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Sciway s directory of spartanburg county, south carolina websites. The essays are frequently accompanied by photographs of the principals and. Landrums real concern, however, is with the people of spartanburg county.
Spartanburg county, originally a part of ninetysix was laid out in 1785, made a judicial district 1789, and name changed to spartanburg by reconstruction 1808. Church minutes, 18181904 unity baptist church spartanburg county, south carolina family history library church minutes, 18521872 fairview baptist church spartanburg county, south carolina family history library. And the names of many others worthy of record in the history of their county by john b. Piedmont historical society early spartanburg county schools. We also provide links to online records for sc slaveholders on. The acrevalue spartanburg county, sc plat map, sourced from the spartanburg county, sc tax assessor, indicates the property boundaries for each parcel of land, with information about the landowner, the parcel number, and the total acres. Spartanburg county is located in the northwestern section of south carolina in the foothills of the blue ridge mountains. This article was compiled and written by members of the spartanburg staff, one of four south carolina units in the federal writers project of. Learn about spartanburg county history, attractions, jobs, schools and colleges, churches, businesses, government, and much more. Spartanburg county, sc plat map property lines, land. Spartanburg county vital records can be found at the south carolina department of health has copies of birth records after 19 and death records after 1930, copies of marriage since jan 1962 and a divorce records since 1958. Spartanburg county counties south carolina digital library. 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.
Pages on pine and pages downtown book stores bookstore. The gettysburg adds a new dimension to the kennedy room of local and south carolina history. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. History spartanburg county embracing an account op many important. An impressively researched work that is very well written, it uncovers the sordid relationship between corporations and government that made union organization difficult in the south and union success almost impossible. Bookstore spartanburg county historical association. Spartanburg county, south carolina, public library history. The family history library collection includes books and microfilm regarding court records for spartanburg county. Statewide registration for births and deaths began in 1915. It is the home to the spartanburg county museum of art, the regional history museum, ballet spartanburg, and the spartanburg science center among others. In addition to books, types of materials in our collection include microform, maps.
Spartanburg county, south carolina genealogy genealogy. Click download or read online button to get history of spartanburg county south carolina book now. Spartanburg, south carolina, and its resources by edward p. The history of the spartanburg county public library goes back to 1882 when mrs. Our goal is helping you find your ancestors by placing data online for the free use of all researchers. At the crossroads of interstates 85 and 26, this worldclass community is the cradle of economic development in the palmetto state, making it the place to live, work, play and invest. William willis boddie,the state company, 1923 17051923, index of places and individuals, eastern sc, williamsburg county.
Union county, south carolina minutes of the county court 17851799. Their wonderful attractions and marvelous advantages as a place of settlement, and for the profitable investment of. The history of the leonard family of reidville township, spartanburg county, south carolina. Browse, borrow, and enjoy titles from the spartanburg county public libraries digital collection. In 1979 spartanburg county public library became the first in the state and one of the first in the south to install an automated circulation system. Landrums colonial and revolutionary history of upper south carolina, which treated the prerevolutionary war history of the territory that became spartanburg county. Minute book of the spartanburg county trustee association 19161924 1. The greatest cotton manufacturing centre in the south. Richard richmond robert saluda rivers samuel savage station served seven pines sharpsburg sketch smith snoddy soldier sons south carolina spar spartan spartanburg county. Spartanburg county genealogical abstracts from the carolina spartan. Spartanburg county, south carolina was created on 1785 from ninetysix district, and from 1791 to 1799 it was part of pinckney district. 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. Usa 1,012,695 south carolina 15,361 south carolina church records 685 spartanburg county church records 34 note.
Spartanburg district, 17861803 family history library spartanburg county district, south carolina, deed abstracts, books at, 17851827 17521827 family history library spartanburg district. Where can find spartanburg county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. South carolina historic maps colletion university of alabama. Google books history of spartanburg county 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. Old historical city, county and state maps of south carolina. 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. Everyday discount prices and great customer service.
Researching a slaveholders genealogy can be a timeconsuming task, but fortunately, there are many genealogies for south carolina slaveholders online. Statewide collections are found on the south carolina church records page. Situated in upstate south carolina, spartanburg county offers an unparalleled climate for business and exceptional quality of life. Their wonderful attractions and marvelous advantages. Postcards are an important element of understanding our past, for they provide future generations a rare glimpse into a world that many times has disappeared under the aegis of expansion and progress. Simms oliphant with supplementary chapters maps and illustrations, adopted for use in the schools. The south carolina public library history, 19301945 collection consists of photographs and documents from the archives of the sc state library. The city of spartanburg has a municipal population of 37,0, and spartanburg county has an urban population of 180,786 as of the 2010 census. Spartanburg county is bordered by columbus county, north carolina north, cherokee county east, union county southeast, laurens county south, greenville county west, columbus county, north carolina northwest. 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. Thomas williamson, a local resident, donated two acres of land in the middle of the county for the site of spartanburg s first courthouse and jail. Kershaw county, south carolina minutes of the county court, 17911799.
Created by the south carolina state library, studysc provides a student. The county was named for spartanburg, sc metropolitan statistical area. All spartanburg county public libraries are closed in response to the coronavirus outbreak and pandemic. Usa 1,015,348 south carolina 15,376 south carolina city directories 72 spartanburg county city directories 7 note. The upcountry of south carolina, which includes spartanburg county, was ceded to the english by the cherokee indians in 1755. City of spartanburg, south carolina cultural organizations. South carolina books southern historical press, inc. Please continue to check social media outlets and the libraries website for further information. Spartanburg county historical association to preserve and promote the rich history of spartanburg county through education, community involvement, and sustainability. Spartanburg county is a county located on the northwestern border of the u.
This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Present townships were laid off under instructions from county commissioners in 1869. Acrevalue helps you locate parcels, property lines, and ownership information for land online, eliminating the need for plat books. History of spartanburg county south carolina, embracing an account of many.