Quality of Life
 Newberry County is less than one hour from the metropolitan areas of Columbia and Greenville-Spartanburg. Lake Murray and Lake Greenwood, two large man-made lakes, add miles of recreational and scenic shorelines to the county. The mild climate and productive farmland make it a good location for agriculture and forestry, while a progressive attitude for economic development is attractive to industries.
Founded in 1785, Newberry County enjoys a proud and diverse cultural heritage. Newberry College, a Lutheran-supported liberal arts school was founded in 1856. The county seat of Newberry offers the security of a small town with a convenient downtown district. The newly renovated Newberry Opera House is a cultural center for the region.
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Accommodations
Hotels/Motels: 5
Bed & Breakfasts: 5
Meeting Facilities: 7 |
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Churches
Protestant: 36
Catholic: 1 |
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Recreation
Parks: 11
Tennis Courts: 10
Ball Parks: 6
Country Clubs: 2
Golf Courses: 3 |
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Museums
Ballentine Farm Museum (803)276-1282
Newberry County Museum (803)276-4274 |
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