Pumpkintown, South Carolina
Pumpkintown is an unincorporated community in Pickens County, South Carolina, on State Highway 8 northwest of Greenville.
Pumpkintown, South Carolina | |
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  Location of Pumpkintown in South Carolina | |
| Coordinates: 35°00′10″N 82°39′10″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Pickens County |
| Settled | 1745 |
| Elevation | 958 ft (292 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1250271[1] |
| Other names | Pumpkin Town Punkin Town[1] |
History
The community was settled before 1791, and was originally called "Pumpkin Town", named by an anonymous early traveler who was impressed at seeing the nearby Oolenoy River valley covered with large yellow pumpkins.[2]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Pumpkintown
- "Historic Markers Across South Carolina - Pumpkintown". Latitude 34 North. Retrieved September 25, 2016.
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