Brannons Store, South Carolina
Brannons Store (also known as Brannon) is a ghost town in Spartanburg County, in the U.S. state of South Carolina.[1] It was located between Inman and New Prospect.[2]
Brannons Store, South Carolina | |
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 Location of Brannons Store, South Carolina | |
| Coordinates: 35°04′48.4″N 82°01′27.4″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Spartanburg |
| Elevation | 938 ft (286 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 29349 |
| Area code | 864 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1248128[1] |
History
A post office called Brannons was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1902.[3] J. A. Brannon, the local storekeeper and postmaster, gave the community his name.[2]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Brannons Store, South Carolina
- Foster, Julia H. (Jan 3, 1932). "Spartanburg County sees countless changes during 35-year period". Herald-Journal. p. 3. Retrieved 7 October 2015.
- "Spartanburg County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 7 October 2015.
Municipalities and communities of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of South Carolina highlighting Spartanburg County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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