Campton, South Carolina

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]

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gollark: Yes, and most sensibly-thought-out time travel models, if the consequences are properly explored, allow ridiculous power.
gollark: Of course, mageia xenowyrms will beat them.
gollark: `Their strong magic makes them one of the most feared breeds of dragons.`
gollark: `They eat anything they can kill, which is almost everything.`

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Campton, South Carolina
  2. "Spartanburg County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 7 October 2015.
  3. Foster, Julia H. (Jan 3, 1932). "Spartanburg County sees countless changes during 35-year period". Herald-Journal. p. 3. Retrieved 7 October 2015.



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