Alston is an extinct town in Fairfield County, in the U.S. state of South Carolina. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.[1]
History
The community has the name of Joseph Alston, 44th Governor of South Carolina.[2] A post office called Alston was established in 1850, and remained in operation until 1928.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Alston
- ↑ Federal Writers' Project (1941). Palmetto Place Names. Sloane Printing Co. p. 21.
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 29, 2019.
Municipalities and communities of Fairfield County, South Carolina, United States | ||
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| Towns |  Map of South Carolina highlighting Fairfield County | |
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| Ghost town | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
34°14′37″N 81°19′00″W / 34.24361°N 81.31667°W
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