Centenary, South Carolina
Centenary is an unincorporated community in Marion County, South Carolina, United States.[1] Located along SC 41 Alt, 10.5 miles (16.9 km) south of Marion. Along the CSX Seaboard Air Line, the area is a predominantly farming community.
Centenary | |
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Centenary Location within the state of South Carolina | |
Coordinates: 34°01′52″N 79°21′20″W | |
Country | United States |
State | South Carolina |
County | Marion County |
Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 29519 |
Area code(s) | 843, 854 |
GNIS feature ID | 1221471[1] |
The community took its name from the local Centenary Methodist Church, which itself was named in commemoration of a centenary milestone in Methodism.[2]
References
- "Centenary, South Carolina". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved November 12, 2013.
- Federal Writers' Project (1941). Palmetto Place Names. Sloane Printing Co. p. 32.
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