Cowpens, SC is a small town located in Spartanburg County, known for its warm hospitality and rich history. The area has a wide variety of attractions to offer visitors such as Cowpens National Battlefield, the historic town of Pacolet and the Broad River Greenway. There are also plenty of activities to enjoy such as fishing, hiking, camping and golfing. Visitors can take advantage of the many restaurants and shops located in downtown Cowpens as well.
The reviews of Cowpens, SC have been overwhelmingly positive. Many people who have visited the area have described it as a charming and peaceful place to visit. People often remark that the locals are friendly and welcoming towards visitors, making them feel right at home. People also appreciate the natural beauty the area has to offer with its rolling hills and lush green forests. The area is also home to many historical sites which make for interesting days out exploring the past. In conclusion, Cowpens is a great place to visit for those looking to experience Southern hospitality and beautiful scenery alike!
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In reply to Brad... - 2/8/2009
I am a native of Cowpens. I lived elsewhere for several years but moved back here by choice, and don't intend to leave again. Some counterpoints to Brad's review: "lack of restaurants" - Within a 15 minute drive of Cowpens there are Chinese, Thai, and Indian restaurants, plus the usual Applebees, Ruby Tuesday's and Outback's, etc. Also within that radius are outlet malls, movie theaters, and other shopping/recreation. Hunting and fishing are good.
- Second, the term "hillbilly" (used by Brad) is offensive here, they're called "rednecks" and most of them are hard-working, blue-collar salt-of-the-earth types...other than some of them do drink to excess, but PUBLIC drunkeness isn't tolerated. Low cost of living also means most people don't have large incomes...thus a third of the population makes do with mobile homes. Many people are no more than a generation or two off the farm, and the concept of "neat suburban yards of manicured grass" isn't so widespread yet. IF you
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Like the name implies, "COUNTRY" - 6/7/2007
Look at this site's data on cost of living. 24% less than national average. You can't beat that. Often, a low cost of living will be associated with a high crime rate. Not here. Crime rate is only a "3". Now, the down side....trash on side of highway, you might find a nicer brick ranch, but on your way home you pass about 5 cruddy little trailers, with lots of junk in their front yard. There are a lot of hill-billy's here, but overall they seem pleasant. I've lived here for a little over a year and plan to move. It will be bittersweet. The weather, nice. The cost of living and crime rate, very nice. The scummy 1980 Monte Carlo pouring smoke out of it's exhaust in front of me on my way home, ....not so nice. The lack of restaurant's, unless you like a pound of grease with each meal, not so
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