FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Director
April 28, 2013
Bureau
Contact: Chris Jennings, Executive
Spartanburg Convention and Visitors
864-594-6767;
cjennings@VisitSpartanburg.com
WALKING MAP FEATURES HISTORIC SPARTANBURG SITES
Spartanburg, SC - History comes alive with a new downtown walking map of Spartanburg that
provides visitors and residents alike with 14 historic points of interest. The walking tour takes
less than an hour and spans five city blocks, beginning at Morgan Square.
The project was a joint effort between the Spartanburg County Historical Association, the City of
Spartanburg, and the Spartanburg Convention & Visitors Bureau (SCVB). It also was one of the
recommendations of the County’s Tourism Action Plan that the SCVB has been implementing.
“This is another great example of how partnerships can make things happen,” said Chris
Jennings, SCVB director. “The Historical Association already had a downtown tour, the City
had a great map, and the SCVB helped put it all together.” A mobile version of the tour with
audio is available at www.spartanburgtours.drupalgardens.com.
From Morgan Square and the Masonic Temple, to the Montgomery Building and Denny’s Plaza,
the historic walking trail highlights some of Spartanburg’s most memorable icons. Find out
where Palmetto Corner is located; learn about the civil rights protests at Woolworth’s lunch
counter, and see what stands on the site of the former Piedmont and Northern Railroad Depot.
All this and more can be found in the Historic Downtown Walking Map.
Maps are available at the Spartanburg Regional History Museum in the Chapman Cultural
Center at 200 E. St. John Street, at City Hall and at the SCVB Visitors Center at 105 N. Pine
Street.
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ABOUT SPARTANBURG CVB:
The Spartanburg Convention & Visitors Bureau (SCVB) is the official destination marketing
organization for the County and City of Spartanburg, South Carolina. The SCVB was established
in 1986 as a division of the Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce.
Located in the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, Spartanburg is known for its
Revolutionary War battles, as well as a rich textile and agricultural history. Home to a thriving
arts and culture community, Spartanburg also offers visitors plentiful outdoor recreation
opportunities and stunning scenic views.
Originally called the Hub City for its railroad crossroads, Spartanburg is conveniently located at
the junction of Interstates 26 and 85, making it easily accessible from Columbia, SC, Atlanta,
GA, Asheville and Charlotte, NC.
For more information, call (800) 374-8326, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest, or
bookmark our website: www.VisitSpartanburg.com
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