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New Prospect, South Carolina

Coordinates: 35°07′56″N 82°02′38″W / 35.13222°N 82.04389°W / 35.13222; -82.04389
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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

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: New Prospect, South Carolina
  2. ^ "Spartanburg County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 7 October 2015.
  3. ^ Foster, Julia H. (Jan 3, 1932). "Spartanburg County sees countless changes during 35-year period". Herald-Journal. p. 3. Retrieved 7 October 2015.

35°07′56″N 82°02′38″W / 35.13222°N 82.04389°W / 35.13222; -82.04389