Canadys, South Carolina

Canadys is an unincorporated community in Colleton County, South Carolina, United States.[1] The community is located at the intersection of U.S. Route 15 (US 15) and South Carolina Highway 61 (SC 61), 10.7 miles (17.2 km) north-northeast of Walterboro. Canadys had a post office from April 16, 1926 until January 11, 1992; it still has its own ZIP code, 29433.[2][3]

Canadys, South Carolina
Unincorporated community
Canadys
Canadys
Coordinates: 33°03′21″N 80°37′13″W
CountryUnited States
StateSouth Carolina
CountyColleton
Elevation
82 ft (25 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
29433
Area code(s)843, 854
GNIS feature ID1251831[1]

Coal-fired power plant

A coal-fired power plant, the Canadys Station Power Plant, was located near Canadys and operated by the South Carolina Electric & Gas Company, but was retired in 2013.[4]

Railroad

The power plant was served by Hampton and Branchville Railroad. With the loss of coal traffic formerly shipped to the power plant, the railroad is now largely dormant.

References
  1. "Canadys". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. United States Postal Service. "USPS - Look Up a ZIP Code". Retrieved October 30, 2016.
  3. "Postmaster Finder - Post Offices by ZIP Code". United States Postal Service. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
  4. "SCE&G Retires Canadys Station Power Plant As Part Of Strategy To Meet More Stringent Environmental Regulations" (Press release). Cayce, South Carolina: South Carolina Electric & Gas Company. November 13, 2013.


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