If you have been to Spartanburg, you probably have quickly caught on that Spartanburg is nicknamed the Hub City. With signs welcoming you to the Hub City at the gateways to the community and businesses with the name Hub City Coffee, Hub City Coffee Shop, Hub City Farmers’ Market, it’s hard to miss.
If you want to know how the city got its famous nickname, visit the Hub City Railroad Museum (see there it is again…Hub City).
Spartanburg became the Hub City back in the late 1800s, when seven train lines fanned out from the city like spokes on a wheel. Spartanburg was a major transportation hub; by the early 20th century nearly 20 passenger cars passed through and many more freight trains carried goods, textiles, peaches and other produce to nearly every corner of the country.
The Railroad Museum which is run by a group of volunteers and train enthusiasts opened in April of 2010. Since its opening, over 4,500 visitors have toured the museum.
The Hub City Railroad Museum is housed inside of the beautifully preserved Magnolia Street Train Station and is open to visitors two days a week. Visitors to the museum will find memorabilia and artifacts that date as far back as the beginning of the railroad.
The Hub City Railroad Museum is located at 298 Magnolia St. and is open on Wednesdays from 10am to 2 pm and on Saturdays from 9am-3pm. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. For more information call 864- 596-3501.
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