Cades, South Carolina facts for kids
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Cades, South Carolina
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Cades Depot, Cades, SC, station agent D. J. Kirton, ~1930s
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 Cades, South Carolina
Location in South Carolina
Cades, South Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Williamsburg, Georgetown |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29518
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| Area code(s) | 843, 854 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1247081 |
Cades is a small, unincorporated community located in the northern part of Williamsburg County, South Carolina, United States. An unincorporated community is a place that does not have its own local government, but it still has a name and people live there. Cades is known as the birthplace of Robert Evander McNair, who later became a governor of South Carolina.
The Name of Cades
The community of Cades was not always called by its current name. It was first known as Camp Ridge. The name changed to Cades in 1887. This was when the local post office was officially set up.
There are two ideas about how Cades got its name. One idea is that it was named after C. W. Cades. He was an early postmaster in the area. Another idea suggests it was named after Cade Arnette. He was the grandfather of Vernal Glenn Arnette, another early postmaster.
Famous People from Cades
Robert Evander McNair: A Governor's Story
Cades is the hometown of Robert Evander McNair. He was born in Cades on June 14, 1923. McNair grew up to become a very important leader. He served as the 108th Governor of South Carolina. He was governor from 1965 to 1971.
Before becoming governor, McNair served in the United States Navy during World War II. After the war, he studied law. He then became a lawyer and entered politics. His time as governor was important for South Carolina. He worked on improving education and civil rights in the state.
