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Campton, South Carolina

Coordinates: 35°01′43″N 82°03′50″W / 35.02861°N 82.06389°W / 35.02861; -82.06389
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Campton is an unincorporated community in Spartanburg County, in the U.S. state of South Carolina.[1]

History

A post office called Campton was established in 1875, and remained in operation until 1902.[2] The community was named for Squire "Billy" Camp, an early settler.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Campton, South Carolina
  2. ^ "Spartanburg County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 7 October 2015.
  3. ^ Foster, Julia H. (Jan 3, 1932). "Spartanburg County sees countless changes during 35-year period". Herald-Journal. p. 3. Retrieved 7 October 2015.

35°01′43″N 82°03′50″W / 35.02861°N 82.06389°W / 35.02861; -82.06389