Appleton, South Carolina
Appleton | |
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  Appleton Location within the state of South Carolina | |
| Coordinates: 33°02′37″N 81°21′46″W / 33.04361°N 81.36278°WCoordinates: 33°02′37″N 81°21′46″W / 33.04361°N 81.36278°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Allendale |
| Elevation | 257 ft (78 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | 29810 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1231008 |
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]
References[]
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Appleton, South Carolina
- ^ Federal Writers' Project (1941). Palmetto Place Names. Sloane Printing Co. p. 21.
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 29 August 2019.
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- Unincorporated communities in South Carolina
- Unincorporated communities in Allendale County, South Carolina
- Populated places established in 1872
- 1872 establishments in South Carolina
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