Appleton, South Carolina

Appleton is an unincorporated community in Allendale County, in the U.S. state of South Carolina.[1]

History

Appleton was founded in 1872 when the railroad was extended to that point, and was named after a railroad agent.[2] A post office called Appleton was established in 1872, and remained in operation until 1960.[3]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Appleton, South Carolina
  2. Federal Writers' Project (1941). Palmetto Place Names. Sloane Printing Co. p. 21.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 29 August 2019.



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