Crescent, South Carolina

Not to be confused with Crescent Beach, South Carolina.

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

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 4 March 2016. Retrieved 14 October 2015.
  3. Baker, Elaine (Mar 22, 1991). "Communities have colorful backgrounds". Herald-Journal. p. 9. Retrieved 14 October 2015.

Coordinates: 34°46′15″N 82°06′40″W / 34.77083°N 82.11111°W / 34.77083; -82.11111

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