Buford, South Carolina

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Buford is an unincorporated community in Lancaster County, South Carolina, United States. It lies at the intersection of South Carolina Highways 9 and 522.

History[]

The community was named after Abraham Buford (1747–1833), commanding officer during the Waxhaw Massacre.[1]

Education[]

Public education in Buford is administered by Lancaster County School District. The district operates Buford Elementary School and Buford Middle School and Buford High School.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ Federal Writers' Project (1941). Palmetto Place Names. Sloane Printing Co. p. 29.
  2. ^ "Schools". Lancaster County School District. Retrieved 30 August 2019.

Coordinates: 34°44′41″N 80°37′00″W / 34.74472°N 80.61667°W / 34.74472; -80.61667


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