Pretty awesome historic home In Spartanburg, SC. Unclear why someone would give it less than 5…read morestars. It's a private residence, no tours. The people who own it keep it up and pay taxes on it. It's beautiful and marvelous. Make sure to drive around its very expansive lot to soak it all up.

It was the historic marker that caught my eye and then I took a look at the beautiful house…read more Unfortunately, the house is closed to tours but it is still work checking out. The marker reads, "According to family tradition, this house was built in 1854 by the Bivings family, local textile pioneers. In 1869, the house was purchased by John H. Evins (1830-1884), Confederate Lieutenant-Colonel, state legislator, mayor of Spartanburg, and US Congressman (1877-1884). The house was placed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1970." The house is a two-story white clapboard structure in the Greek Revival style. double piazzas with massive Doric order columns and notable balustrades. Also on the property are the original kitchen, slave quarters, smokehouse, and well. It is not far from downtown Spartanburg. [Review 13643 overall, 962 of 2020, number 601 in South Carolina.]

It's a cute bridge that is behind a fence on private property. I opted not to risk trespassing and…read morephotographed the bridge from the road. It is open to traffic in the neighborhood, apparently. The bridge was built in 2000 by Don Spann and covers a drainage ditch near Look Away Farm. It got the name from the sound it makes as you drive over the bridge. [Review 20004 overall - 1089 in South Carolina - 979 of 2023.]

This likely the only post office that I will ever give five stars to! You can drive right past it…read moreif you aren't careful! It's so tiny; it's almost intentionally cute! I driven by here in my car and never really gave a serious thought that it was real! It obviously serves the local and small community of Mayo, S.C. Every person there knew each other with greetings!

We moved to South Carolina from California and were used to long, tedious lines whenever needing a…read morepost office, so it was a pleasant surprise to discover such efficient service from such a small post office. Even if there is a wait, you are always greeted with the friendliest and helpful postal worker, Dee. She is knowledgeable and always makes your experience a pleasant one. I no longer dread the post office.

This massive structure near downtown Spartanburg was completed in 2023 and has 340,000 square feet,…read morecontaining 16 courtrooms that serve the Circuit, Family, Probate, and Magistrate Courts of the County. In addition, area is provided for the many Clerk of Court operations including Sheriff security and holding spaces, office space for the Solicitor, Public Defender, Probation & Parole, Juvenile Justice, and Guardian ad Litem, and such. The largest courtroom on the second floor has seating for 241 people. Spartanburg County was created in 1785, though there were settlements in the area as early as 1761, primarily Scotch-Irish from Pennsylvania and Virginia. The city was known only as the "court-house village" until it was incorporated in 1831 and Spartanburg was created. It is in the geographic center of the county. The current structure replaces the fourth courthouse which had been built in 1891. The first three were in Morgan Square. There is a huge parking lot though many of the best spaces seem to be reserved for court employees and police. Once you do find parking, expect the usual security to enter the building. Cell phones are not permitted. [Review 202 of 2025 - 1257 in South Carolina - 23766 overall]

Other than the fact that I possess a much different view and religious belief than these folks do (…read more and that's pretty common amongst all different religions) I can find no fault with this group. They are good neighbors and stay mainly involved with each other! I do find some of the things they do to be a bit contradictory. Who hasn't been visited by a couple of their young disciples well dressed and riding bicycles? And guess what? They do a high level of recruiting and witnessing that other faiths could learn some lessons about! I do find some of their beliefs a bit odd however! The JW's are strongly encouraged not to join groups outside of their faith and are discouraged from attaining higher education- college! Blood transfusions are not permitted even to save a person's life! In this I beg to differ! Like I said earlier in this review; you could do worse for neighbors! At least these people intend to do you no harm! I would advise anyone approached by these folks to ask them to return in a couple in months; that is if this religion interest you. Take time and and do some research. These folks are well trained and can be very persuasive! Ps. The heading is misspelled. Should be Congregation!

Although this a very small library, it is a hidden gem nestled among the pine trees. The building…read moreis set off of the road behind the Chesnee High softball field. It is fairly new (maybe 10 years old?), but was designed to look rustic (almost like something you would find in the mountains.) A wall of windows overlook the woods and the grassy softball field. It is a nice place to sit while you browse a book or a magazine. The walls are made of stone. The combination of the scenery and the architecture make it a nice little place to visit while in the small town of Chesnee.