Newberry, South Carolina
Newberry is a city of 10,790 people in Newberry County, South Carolina.
Why visit Newberry
Townapedia lists 29 museums and landmarks, 20 parks and trails, 41 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Newberry Opera House, The Ritz Theater, Boundary Street-Newberry Cotton Mills Historic District and Caldwell Street Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 31°F.
Weather in Newberry
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Newberry
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. As of the 2020 census, Newberry had a population of 10,691. It is the county seat of Newberry County; at one time it was called Newberry Courthouse.
From the Wikipedia article Newberry, South Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Newberry Opera House
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Theater in Newberry, South Carolina, United States
1201 McKibben Street, Newberry
Museums and landmarks29
Boundary Street-Newberry Cotton Mills Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic district in South Carolina, United States
Caldwell Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Park in the United States of America
Main Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic district in Newberry, South Carolina, United States
Newberry Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic district in Newberry, South Carolina, U.S.A.
Vincent Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic district in South Carolina, United States
West Boundary Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic district in South Carolina, United States
Burton House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic house in South Carolina, United States
Coateswood
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic house in South Carolina, United States
College Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Listed on the NRHP in South Carolina
Cousins House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic house in South Carolina, United States
Francis B. Higgins House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic house in South Carolina, United States
Frederick Nance House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic house in South Carolina, United States
17 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds20
Nosegay Park
Park · 1.3 mi
An open field with a tree planted in the center. The College Street boundary is lined with well-established Oak Trees.
2425 College Street, Newberry
Mo-Su 07:00-21:00
City Of Newberry Recreational Complex
Park · 1.7 mi
1786 Glenn Street Extension, Newberry
08:00-20:00
Israel Brooks, Jr. Park
Park · 0.5 mi
2420 Holloway Street, Newberry
Mo-Su 07:00-21:00
Gully Washers Splash Park
Sports field and stadium · 1.7 mi
150 Hidden Lake Drive, Newberry
8 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes41
The Grille On Main
Diner · American · 1.1 mi
1212 Main Street, Newberry
Mo 11:30-14:30; Tu-Sa 11:30-14:30, 17:00-20:30
Half Full - Coffee and Wine
Bar and pub · 1.1 mi
1402 Main Street, Newberry
Th-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 09:00-15:00
Laila's Place Cafe & Bakery
Bakery · 1.1 mi
1300 Main Street, Newberry
Tu-Th 11:00-17:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-18:00
29 more on the map.
History
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.
From the History section of Newberry, South Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship33
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 1.4 mi
1907 Dixie Drive, Newberry
Brown Chapel-Newberry Ame Church
Church · African Methodist Episcopal · 2.5 mi
1279 Brown Chapel Road, Newberry
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries17
Healthcare3
Map of Newberry
166 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 31°F | 4.0 in |
| Feb | 58°F | 34°F | 3.7 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 40°F | 4.3 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 48°F | 3.2 in |
| May | 82°F | 58°F | 3.4 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 66°F | 4.2 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 70°F | 4.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 68°F | 4.8 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 62°F | 4.0 in |
| Oct | 75°F | 50°F | 3.2 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 40°F | 3.5 in |
| Dec | 57°F | 34°F | 4.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Newberry Hcn (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Newberry County has had 22 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-29: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-05: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2023-08-31: Hurricane Idalia (Hurricane)
- 2022-11-21: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Greenwood County Airport (GRD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 32 miles away.
- Helena 2 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Prosperity 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Irmo 26 mi southeast, about 42 min by car
- Cayce 39 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Dentsville 40 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Forest Acres 40 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Columbia 44 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Fountain Inn 45 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Five Forks 51 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Gaffney 55 mi north, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Newberry Opera House, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Newberry County Memorial County Hospital, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Newberry SC No Kings Protest, Thomas Kirchel, CC BY 4.0
- Burton House, Newberry, SC, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wilson House, Main Street, Newberry, SC - 53408878306, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Wilson House, Main Street, Newberry, SC - 53409216399, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Wilson House, Main Street, Newberry, SC - 53407956112, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Wilson House, Main Street, Newberry, SC - 53409316075, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Wilson House, Main Street, Newberry, SC - 53409055663, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Wilson House, Main Street, Newberry, SC - 53409319340, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Wilson House, Main Street, Newberry, SC, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Baker House, Main Street, Newberry, SC - 53409321555, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Baker House, Main Street, Newberry, SC - 53409218484, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Baker House, Main Street, Newberry, SC - 53409218759, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Baker House, Main Street, Newberry, SC - 53409222039, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Baker House, Main Street, Newberry, SC - 53409324975, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Baker House, Main Street, Newberry, SC - 53409326275, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Chappell House, Main Street, Newberry, SC - 53407963762, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Chappell House, Main Street, Newberry, SC, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Baker House, Main Street, Newberry, SC - 53407960657, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Baker House, Main Street, Newberry, SC - 53408886351, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Baker House, Main Street, Newberry, SC - 53407962382, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Baker House, Main Street, Newberry, SC - 53409325170, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Baker House, Main Street, Newberry, SC - 53407965382, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Baker House, Main Street, Newberry, SC, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Baker House, Main Street, Newberry, SC - 53409054933, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Baker House, Main Street, Newberry, SC - 53407951552, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Main Street and Cheatham Street, Newberry, SC - 53409225079, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mary Baker Summer House, Main Street, Newberry, SC - 53409068683, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mary Baker Summer House, Main Street, Newberry, SC - 53409227404, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mary Baker Summer House, Main Street, Newberry, SC, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Main Street and Cheatham Street, Newberry, SC, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Charles Purcell House, Main Street and Crenshaw Street, Newberry, SC - 53407968707, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Charles Purcell House, Main Street and Crenshaw Street, Newberry, SC, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Purcell House, Main Street, Newberry, SC - 53407968277, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Purcell House, Main Street, Newberry, SC, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Carolina Park Shopping Center Parking Lot, Newberry, SC, Thomas Kirchel, CC0
- Youman House, Main Street and Crenshaw Street, Newberry, SC - 53409333810, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- West Boundary Street Historic District, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Caldwell Street Historic District, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
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