Bookman, South Carolina

Coordinates: 34°09′47″N 81°09′11″W / 34.16306°N 81.15306°W / 34.16306; -81.15306
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Bookman is an extinct town in Richland County, in the U.S. state of South Carolina. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.[1]

History

A post office called Bookman was established in 1880, and remained in operation until 1937.[2] The community was named after Carroll Bookman, a local merchant.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bookman
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 29 August 2019.
  3. ^ Federal Writers' Project (1941). Palmetto Place Names. Sloane Printing Co. p. 28.

34°09′47″N 81°09′11″W / 34.16306°N 81.15306°W / 34.16306; -81.15306