North, South Carolina
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North is a town in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 696 at the 2020 census.
North, South Carolina | |
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Coordinates: 33°36′58″N 81°6′13″W | |
Country | United States |
State | South Carolina |
County | Orangeburg |
Area | |
• Total | 0.86 sq mi (2.24 km2) |
• Land | 0.86 sq mi (2.24 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 279 ft (85 m) |
Population | |
• Total | 696 |
• Density | 805.56/sq mi (310.97/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−05:00 (EST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) |
ZIP Code | 29112 |
Area code(s) | 803, 839 |
FIPS code | 45-50560[3] |
GNIS feature ID | 1231596[4] |
Website | Town website |
In 1891, the South Bound Railway Company came through the area with the assistance of John F. North. In 1892, John North, along with George W. Pou and Sampson A. Livingston, donated 100 acres (40.5 ha) for the railway depot and townsite. A U.S. Post Office branch was also later established. The next year John North, a Confederate veteran and businessman, was elected the first mayor of his namesake town of North, South Carolina.[5][6] The town has been noted for its unusual place name.[7]
The United States Air Force base North Auxiliary Airfield is located near the town.