Spartanburg in Spartanburg County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Hampton Heights Historic District
Photographed by Brian Scott, August 2, 2008
1. Hampton Heights Historic District Marker
Erected 1984 by Spartanburg County Foundation. (Marker Number 42-12.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1983.
Location. 34° 56.425′ N, 81° 55.686′ W. Marker is in Spartanburg, South Carolina, in Spartanburg County. It is at the intersection of West Hampton Avenue and South Church Street (U.S. 221), on the right when traveling south on West Hampton Avenue. The marker is near small gazebo park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Spartanburg SC 29306, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Old City Cemetery (approx. 0.6 miles away); Walter Hyatt/Champ Hood (approx. 0.6 miles away); Buck Trent/David Ball (approx. 0.7 miles away); 101 East Main Street (approx. 0.7 miles away); Rev. Julius Cheeks / Gianna Rolandi (approx. 0.7 miles away); Dr. Rosa H. Gantt
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Regarding Hampton Heights Historic District. A highlight of the neighborhood is its annual Christmas Parade of Homes, usually held in early December. The Historic District is roughly bounded by Spring, Henry, Hydrick, Peronneau Sts., Hampton Dr., and Hampton Ave., (both sides).
Also see . . .
1. National Register Information on Hampton Heights Historic District. This entry includes photos of many of the 120 buildings included in the district. (Submitted on August 3, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
2. Wikipedia Entry: Hampton Heights. (Submitted on August 3, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
Additional commentary.
1. National Register of Historic Places:
Spartanburg Historic District (added 1983 - District - #83002209)
W. Main, Magnolia, Wall, Ezell, and Spring Sts., Spartanburg Historic Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architectural Style: Early Commercial, Classical Revival
Area of Significance: Architecture, Commerce
Period of Significance: 1875-1899, 1900-1924
Owner: Private , Local Gov't
Historic Function: Commerce/Trade
Historic Sub-function: Business, Professional, Restaurant, Warehouse
Current Function: Commerce/Trade, Government, Vacant/Not In Use
Current Sub-function: Business
Spartanburg Historic District (Boundary Increase) (added 2000 - District - #00000019)
100 Blk. of E. Main St., Spartanburg
Historic Significance: Event,Architecture/Engineering
Architectural Style: Classical Revival, Romanesque
Area of Significance: Architecture, Commerce
Period of Significance: 1875-1899, 1900-1924, 1925-1949
Owner: Private
Historic Function: Commerce/Trade, Domestic
Historic Sub-function: Department Store, Hotel, Specialty Store
Current Function: Commerce/Trade, Domestic
Current Sub-function: Business, Multiple Dwelling, Specialty Store
— Submitted January 13, 2011.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,324 times since then and 22 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on August 3, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
