Directories were published by different organizations, some lists only and others containing additional information. The 1879-1880 Directory The 1889-1890 Directory The 1897-1898 Directory The 1899-1900 Directory The 1909-1910 Directory
The 1874 version of the Crawford County Directory provided a list of residents of Sparta Township and Spartansburg Borough. The listing included the occupation of the resident. Those who lived in the township are designated with an r and a number after their names. 1874…
Crawford County printed and published a Business Directory frequently that included a listing of citizens and business owners in each community. These directories sometimes included advertisements and maps. The 1871 Directory The 1876 Directory
Spartansburg grew continually from its incorporation in 1856. As the area of Sparta Township grew, men and women met the needs of the community with their knowledge and skills. Miss Patty Blakeslee and Miss Phoebe Patton were among the first teachers in Sparta Township. Reverend…