Crescent, South Carolina

Crescent is an unincorporated community in Spartanburg County, in the U.S. state of South Carolina.[1]

Not to be confused with Crescent Beach, South Carolina.

History

A post office called Crescent was established in 1898, and remained in operation until 1933.[2] The community was named for a crescent meander on the nearby Enoree River.[3]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Crescent, South Carolina
  2. "Spartanburg County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved October 14, 2015.
  3. Baker, Elaine (March 22, 1991). "Communities have colorful backgrounds". Herald-Journal. p. 9. Retrieved October 14, 2015.

34°46′15″N 82°06′40″W


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