Barksdale, South Carolina

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Barksdale is an unincorporated community in Laurens County, in the U.S. state of South Carolina.[1]

History

A post office called Barksdale was established in 1892, and remained in operation until 1933.[2] The community derives its name from a local family of settlers.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Barksdale, South Carolina
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 29 August 2019.
  3. ^ Federal Writers' Project (1941). Palmetto Place Names. Sloane Printing Co. p. 22.