Filbert, South Carolina facts for kids

Filbert is a small place in York County, South Carolina, United States. It used to be an official town, but now it's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a rural area that doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Most of Filbert was joined with nearby towns like York and Clover. Even today, you can still see road signs that point to this quiet village. The main road that goes through Filbert is U.S. Highway 321.

What is Filbert?

Filbert is located in the state of South Carolina. It's not a city or a town with its own mayor or town council. Instead, it's a community where people live, but it's managed by the larger county government, which is York County.

Filbert's Past

For a time, Filbert was an official town. However, it was later "disincorporated." This means it stopped being an official town. Parts of Filbert were then "annexed," or added, to the nearby towns of York and Clover. This change happened mostly between these two towns.

Famous People from Filbert

Even though Filbert is a small community, it is the home of a well-known author.

Dori Sanders, the Author

Filbert is the hometown of author Dori Sanders. Her family has owned one of the oldest farms in the area since 1915. This farm is special because it has been owned by an African American family for a very long time. They mainly grow delicious peaches on their farm. Dori Sanders is known for her books that often share stories about life in the South.

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In Spanish: Filbert para niños