Little Chicago, South Carolina

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Little Chicago is an unincorporated community in Spartanburg County, in the U.S. state of South Carolina. [1]

History

The community had once had a reputation for illicit liquor manufacturing and sales, earning it the moniker Little Chicago. [2]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Little Chicago, South Carolina
  2. Baker, Elaine (March 22, 1991). "Communities have colorful backgrounds". Herald-Journal. p. 9. Retrieved October 14, 2015.

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