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Newberry, SC

Newberry is a city in Newberry County, South Carolina, United States, in the Piedmont 43 miles (69 kilometers) northwest of Columbia. The charter was adopted in 1894. The population was 10,277 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Newberry County; at one time it was called Newberry Courthouse.

Newberry became a city in 1976 but did not report the change to the Census Bureau for more than twenty-five years. As a result, the city was listed as a town in the 2000 census.

It is the home of Newberry College, a private liberal arts college affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

European settlers (primarily German, Scots-Irish, and English) began arriving in great numbers in the 1750s. Newberry County was formed from the Ninety-Six District in 1785. Because of its central location, the town of Newberry was chosen in 1789 as the county seat for Newberry County, which was part of an extensive area of cotton plantations. County and town politics were dominated by planters. By the coming of the railroad in 1851, Newberry had become a thriving trade center. This remained the case until the 1860s.

During the American Civil War, Newberry College was used as a hospital for Confederate and later Union troops. The historic Newberry Court House was not burned by William Tecumseh Sherman's troops as he swept through the South. Violent racial incidents hit all over the country as part of the 1919 Red Summer. On July 24, 1919, there was the attempted lynching of Elisha Harper of Newberry. Harper was sent to jail for insulting a 14-year-old girl.

Newberry is located at 34°16′40″N 81°37′00″W (34.277655, -81.616560). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town had a total area of 6.6 square miles (17.0 km²), all land.

Health and wellness are paramount in Newberry, with the city offering various amenities and services to support the well-being of its residents. The Newberry Hospital stands as a cornerstone in providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Newberry Parks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Anytime Fitness, NCMH Wellness Center, and Downtown Fitness Compound. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Newberry, such as the Newberry Passage Palmetto Trail and Lynches Woods Park Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Newberry, SC are Wells Japanese Garden, The Newberry Museum, and Gully Washer Splash Park.

Population: 10,726 (2022). ZIP code: 29108. University: Newberry College. Area code(s): 803, 839. Elevation: 492 ft (150 m). Area: 6.6 square miles (17.0 km²).

FAQs

Is Newberry, SC a good place to live?

Living in Newberry offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Newberry, there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in Newberry and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Newberry are above average.

What is Newberry, SC's crime rate?

With a crime rate of 33 per one thousand residents, Newberry has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes - from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. One's chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 30. Within South Carolina, more than 72% of the communities have a lower crime rate than Newberry.

What is the race population in Newberry, SC?

Newberry has a 2024 population of 10,925. Newberry is currently growing at a rate of 0.54% annually and its population has increased by 2.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,687 in 2020. Black or African American: 43.77% White: 42.24% Two or more races: 8.09% Other race: 5.47%.

Sources

Wikipedia

Newberry County

Newberry Hospital 

Newberry Parks and Recreation Department 

Anytime Fitness

NCMH Wellness Center 

Downtown Fitness Compound

Newberry Passage Palmetto Trail 

Lynches Woods Park Trail

Wells Japanese Garden

The Newberry Museum

Gully Washer Splash Park

Niche

Neighborhoodscout

World Population Review

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