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Greenville, SC near Farrell Kia in Spartanburg, SC
Greenville, SC, located near Farrell Kia in Spartanburg, SC, is the 6th largest city in terms of population in the whole of South Carolina. Located halfway between Atlanta, GA and Charlotte, NC along Interstate 85, Greenville was initially named Pleasantburg up until its name change in 1831. The S.C. General Assembly then established the town of Greenville as an official City in February 1869. The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw a boom in the textile industry, leading Greenville to be called the "Textile Center of the World" until textile manufacturing dwindled over the last few decades.
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A wide range of activities and attractions are available in Greenville. Concerts, live theatre, symphonies, and more can be viewed at local event venues such as the Bi-Lo Center, Peace Center, and the Centre Stage. Haywood Mall is the biggest and most bustling mall in the city and features dozens of the most popular retailers. Among the many notable landmarks throughout the city are the Greenville County Museum of Art, which features permanent collections from famous artists Andrew Wyeth and Jasper Johns; the beautiful Falls Park on the Reedy, home of the Liberty Bridge, a pedestrian suspension bridge; and the Roper Mountain Science Center, the home of the 8th largest refractor telescope in the United States. Golfers love the numerous golf courses, including the CrossWinds Golf Club, a public Par 3 course that is the only golf course in the world that has each hole conceived by a different designer. Greenville also plays host to a number of festivals, including Fall for Greenville, Artisphere, and the Upstate Shakespeare Festival. Even businesses love the scenic Greenville area, as it is the North American headquarters for Michelin and the BMW NA Visitor Center.
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Greenville is also home to a multitude of famous public figures, all of whom were either born in, lived in, or were otherwise associated with the city. Just a few of these people include Nobel Prize-winning physicist Charles H. Townes, psychologist Wayne Oates, painter Darell Koons, professional golfer Lucas Glover, NBA player Kevin Garnett, professional cyclist George Hincapie, Eagles of Death Metal vocalist/guitarist Jesse "The Devil" Hughes, pop/rock singer-songwriter Edwin McCain, U.S. Senator Jim DeMint, author Nicholas Sparks, and Food Network chef and cookbook author Tyler Florence.
Around 30 miles away from Spartanburg, SC, Greenville is only a short drive from Farrell Kia, new Kia and used car dealer. If you are interested in acquiring a new Kia or used car and want to take a test drive, stop by Farrell Kia at 1185 Asheville Highway, Spartanburg, SC 29303 or give us a call on our sales line at (888) 517-0057 today!
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