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Crescent, South Carolina

Coordinates: 34°46′15″N 82°06′40″W / 34.77083°N 82.11111°W / 34.77083; -82.11111
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Crescent is an unincorporated community in Spartanburg County, in the U.S. state of South Carolina.[1]

History

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A post office called Crescent was established in 1898, and remained in operation until 1933.[2] The community was named for a crescent meander on the nearby Enoree River.[3]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Crescent, South Carolina
  2. ^ "Spartanburg County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved October 14, 2015.
  3. ^ Baker, Elaine (March 22, 1991). "Communities have colorful backgrounds". Herald-Journal. p. 9. Retrieved October 14, 2015.

34°46′15″N 82°06′40″W / 34.77083°N 82.11111°W / 34.77083; -82.11111