Wofford College Historic District
| Wofford College Historic District | |
| U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
| U.S. Historic district | |
| Location: | Wofford College campus, Spartanburg, South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Area: | 30 acres (12 ha) |
| Built: | 1854 |
| Architectural style: | Italianate, Georgian |
| Governing body: | Private |
| NRHP Reference#: | 74001879 |
| Added to NRHP: | December 27, 1974 |
The Wofford College Historic District consists of the Main Building, which was designed by Edward C. Jones in the Italianate style, and six two-story brick residences. It was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.
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