Switzer is an unincorporated community in Spartanburg County, in the U.S. state of South Carolina.[1]
History
A post office called Switzer was established in 1886, and remained in operation until 1952.[2] The community was named for the Switzer family, the original owners of the town site.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Switzer, South Carolina
- ↑ "Spartanburg County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 14, 2015.
- ↑ Baker, Elaine (March 22, 1991). "Communities have colorful backgrounds". Herald-Journal. p. 8. Retrieved October 14, 2015.
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