Canadys, South Carolina
Canadys, South Carolina | |
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| Coordinates: 33°03′21″N 80°37′13″W / 33.05583°N 80.62028°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Colleton |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 29433 |
| Area code(s) | 843, 854 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1251831[1] |
Canadys is an unincorporated community in Colleton County, South Carolina, United States.[1] The community is located at the intersection of U.S. Route 15 (US 15) and South Carolina Highway 61 (SC 61), 10.7 miles (17.2 km) north-northeast of Walterboro. Canadys had a post office from April 16, 1926 until January 11, 1992; it still has its own ZIP code, 29433.[2][3]
Coal-fired power plant
A coal-fired power plant, the Canadys Station Power Plant, was located near Canadys and operated by the South Carolina Electric & Gas Company, but was retired in 2013.[4]
Railroad
The power plant was served by Hampton and Branchville Railroad. With the loss of coal traffic formerly shipped to the power plant, the railroad is now largely dormant.
References
- ^ a b "Canadys". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ United States Postal Service. "USPS - Look Up a ZIP Code". Retrieved October 30, 2016.
- ^ "Postmaster Finder - Post Offices by ZIP Code". United States Postal Service. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
- ^ "SCE&G Retires Canadys Station Power Plant As Part Of Strategy To Meet More Stringent Environmental Regulations" (Press release). Cayce, South Carolina: South Carolina Electric & Gas Company. November 13, 2013.
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