Round O, South Carolina

Round O (formerly also called Round) is an unincorporated community in Colleton County, South Carolina, United States. The population of Round O is 2,136 people.[1] Its elevation is 36 feet (11 m).[2] It is located near the intersection of Cottageville Highway (US 17 Alt.) and Round O Road.

Not to be confused with The Round O.
Round O, South Carolina Post Office on July 5, 2015

According to tradition, the community received its name from a local Native American whose name was too long to pronounce, hence the name Round O, and painted his torso with a circular design.[3]

On J. G. W. De Brahm's 1757 "Map of South Carolina and a Part of Georgia," a round geographical feature labeled "Round O Savannah" is clearly visible west of the Edisto River in St. Bartholomew's Parish.[4]

References
  1. "Round O Population & Demographics, Median Income - Point2". www.point2homes.com. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Round O, South Carolina
  3. "Some towns sure have funny names". The Miami News. pp. 4A. Retrieved May 19, 2015.
  4. De Brahm, John Gerar William. "A map of South Carolina and a Part of Georgia" (Map). "A Map of South Carolina and a Part of Georgia" (London : Thomas Jefferys, 1757). Retrieved June 15, 2018.

32°56′14″N 80°32′27″W

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