Fork, South Carolina facts for kids
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Fork, South Carolina
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 Fork, South Carolina
Location in South Carolina
Fork, South Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Dillon |
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29543
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| Area code(s) | 843, 854 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1247795 |
Fork is a small place in Dillon County, South Carolina, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's managed by the county.
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Discovering Fork, South Carolina
Fork is a quiet community located in the northeastern part of South Carolina. It's a place where people live and work, even though it's not officially a city.
Where is Fork Located?
You can find Fork at an important crossroads. It sits right where South Carolina Highway 41 and South Carolina Highway 57 meet. This makes it easy to get to from different directions.
How Far is Fork from Dillon?
Fork is about 10.4 miles (or 16.7 kilometers) south-southeast of a larger town called Dillon. This means it's not too far from bigger services and shops.
What is a Post Office and ZIP Code?
Even though Fork is a small community, it has its own post office. This is where people send and receive mail. Every post office has a special number called a ZIP code. Fork's ZIP code is 29543. This helps mail get to the right place.
- A ZIP code is a series of numbers used by the postal service.
- It helps sort mail quickly and accurately.
