By Florence Cope, special to OneSpartanburg, Inc.
Spartanburg is chock full of history dating back to the country’s founding. From Revolutionary War battles and American icons to being the epicenter of the textile industry at the turn of the century and a training site for U.S. soldiers during World War II, use this as your excuse to explore all of Spartanburg County’s historical ties.
Colonial Period and Revolutionary War
Get a first-hand look at the Revolutionary War fought in what was then known as ‘the backcountry’ by visiting Cowpens National Battlefield.