Appleton, South Carolina
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Appleton is an
unincorporated community An unincorporated area is a region that is not governed by a local municipal corporation. Widespread unincorporated communities and areas are a distinguishing feature of the United States and Canada. Most other countries of the world either have ...
in
Allendale County Allendale County is a county in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 8,039, making it the least populous county in South Carolina. Its county seat is Allendale. History Allendale County was formed in 191 ...
, in the
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of
South Carolina )''Animis opibusque parati'' ( for, , Latin, Prepared in mind and resources, links=no) , anthem = " Carolina";" South Carolina On My Mind" , Former = Province of South Carolina , seat = Columbia , LargestCity = Charleston , LargestMetro = ...
.


History

Appleton was founded in 1872 when the railroad was extended to that point, and was named after a railroad agent. A post office called Appleton was established in 1872, and remained in operation until 1960.


References

Unincorporated communities in South Carolina Unincorporated communities in Allendale County, South Carolina Populated places established in 1872 1872 establishments in South Carolina {{SouthCarolina-geo-stub