Campton is an unincorporated community in Spartanburg County, in the U.S. state of South Carolina.[1]
History
A post office called Campton was established in 1875, and remained in operation until 1902.[2] The community was named for Squire "Billy" Camp, an early settler.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Campton, South Carolina
- ↑ "Spartanburg County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 7, 2015.
- ↑ Foster, Julia H. (January 3, 1932). "Spartanburg County sees countless changes during 35-year period". Herald-Journal. p. 3. Retrieved October 7, 2015.
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