Located in northwestern South Carolina, Spartanburg is the seat of Spartanburg County. Established in the 1780s as a courthouse village and incorporated as a city in 1831, Spartanburg is thought to have been named for the Spartan regiment of the South Carolina Militia.
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Online portal for the city of Spartanburg, with government information, documents/forms index, and departments directory. Includes city council meeting minutes, calendar of events, city news and public notices, visitor resources and local links.
http://www.cityofspartanburg.org/
The web edition of the Spartanburg Herald-Journal includes news, sports and entertainment articles, opinion columns, obituaries, classified and real estate sections, and subscription information.
http://www.goupstate.com/
JLS is an educational and charitable organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and bettering the Spartanburg, South Carolina community. A profile of the organization is featured, with contacts and leadership guides.
http://www.jlspartanburg.org/
Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce
Private organization serving as the common voice of the Spartanburg business community. Being the official site, this economic engine contains visitor and relocation information, a business directory, community resources and a chamber calendar.
http://www.spartanburgchamber.com/
Spartanburg County Detention Facility
Operated by the county and located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, a map and directions to the detention center are posted, along with information on its budget, auxiliary functions, history, and staff.
http://www.spartanburgcountyjail.org/
The official site of the county offers contacts and information about county governments and events, along with a variety of online resources, including agendas and minutes of official meetings, county surplus auction schedules, and county forms.
http://www.spartanburgcounty.org/
Spartanburg County Historical Association
The mission of the organization is to research and preserve the history of the region by collecting and sharing the stories of those who shaped it. Its museum and historical sites are featured, with membership information and contacts.
http://www.spartanburghistory.org/
Spartanburg Downtown Association
The SDA acts as an advocate and source of information for its member property owners, business owners, residents and patrons on such issues as special events, parking, garbage collection, security, and other issues. Its board members and projects are identified.
http://www.downtownspartanburg.org/
Maintained by the Spartanburg Convention & Visitors Bureau, the guide to Spartanburg, South Carolina includes a history of the city, as well as a directory of local attractions, activities, guest lodging facilities and restaurants. A printed guide is available on request.
http://www.visitspartanburg.com/