Altamont, South Carolina facts for kids

Altamont was a small, unnamed area in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was known as an unincorporated community, meaning it didn't have its own local government like a town or city.

For a short time, Altamont had a special post office. This post office only opened during the summer months. It operated from 1896 until 1915.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a place where people live that isn't officially part of a city or town. These areas are usually governed by the larger county they are in. People living there still get services like roads and police, but these are managed by the county government.

Altamont's Summer Post Office

Having a "summer post office" was common in some areas long ago. These post offices would open only during certain seasons. This often happened in places that were popular for summer vacations or had seasonal industries. Altamont's post office served its residents for nearly two decades. It helped people send and receive mail during the warmer months.