Morgan Square – Spartanburg, South Carolina

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Morgan Square is the center of Spartanburg‘s downtown business area, and is located at the intersection of Main and Magnolia Streets. The square was named after General Daniel Morgan who was the hero of the Battle of Cowpens. You can see the statue of General Morgan in the background – he is standing proudly next to the historic Spartanburg town clock.

Originally known as “Public Square” this business district dates all the way back to 1787. It was renamed Morgan Square in 1887 when Congress gave money to the city to commemorate the Battle of Cowpens – which Spartanburg did by erecting the Daniel Morgan statue.

Much of this area is listed in the National Historic Register since many of the buildings were built before 1925. Spartanburg went through a period of prosperity from 1880-1920 thanks to a booming textile and railroad business, and many of the buildings reflect the designs of that era. Even though many of the buildings have undergone extensive renovations, Morgan Square still maintains its historic integrity and character.

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