Campton, South Carolina

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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 October 7, 2015.
  3. ↑ Foster, Julia H. (January 3, 1932). "Spartanburg County sees countless changes during 35-year period". Herald-Journal. p. 3. Retrieved October 7, 2015.

35°01′43″N82°03′50″W / 35.02861°N 82.06389°W / 35.02861; -82.06389


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