Wilson, South Carolina

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

History

A post office called Wilsons was established in 1888, the name was changed to Wilson in 1894, and the post office was discontinued in 1982.[2] Thomas Wilson, the owner of a local sawmill, gave the community his name.[3]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wilson, South Carolina
  2. "Clarendon County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 18 May 2015.
  3. Halley, Sharron (Nov 20, 2006). "Wilson community has a long historic background". The Item. pp. 3C. Retrieved 18 May 2015.



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