New Prospect is an unincorporated community in Spartanburg County, in the U.S. state of South Carolina. [1]
History
A post office called New Prospect was established in 1837, and remained in operation until 1902. [2] The community took its name from the local New Prospect Baptist Church. [3]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: New Prospect, South Carolina
- ^ "Spartanburg County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 7, 2015.
- ^ Foster, Julia H. (January 3, 1932). "Spartanburg County sees countless changes during 35-year period". Herald-Journal. p. 3. Retrieved October 7, 2015.
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