Gable, South Carolina facts for kids
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Gable, South Carolina
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 Gable, South Carolina
Location in South Carolina
Gable, South Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Clarendon |
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29051
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| Area code(s) | 803, 839 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1247853 |
Gable is a small, unincorporated community located in Clarendon County, South Carolina, in the United States. An unincorporated community means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's found along a major road called U.S. Route 301. Gable has its own post office that opened a long time ago, in 1916. The community is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km) north-northeast of a larger town called Manning.
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Learning in Gable
Gable has a history of education, with schools that served the community for many years. In the past, the area had two public high schools for white students. These schools were Gable High School and Black River High School.
Gable High School's History
Gable High School first opened its doors in the fall of 1934. It provided education for students in the community for about 15 years. This school closed down after the 1948–1949 school year. Its students then joined with students from Salem High School in New Zion, South Carolina to form a new school. This process is called "consolidation," where two schools combine to create one larger school.
Black River High School's Story
The new school created by the consolidation was named Black River High School. It began teaching students in the fall of 1949. Black River High School operated for a few years. It closed after the 1951–1952 school year. Its students then consolidated again, this time with Turbeville High School. This new consolidation created East Clarendon High School. The mascot for Black River High School was the alligator.
Sports at the Schools
Both Gable High School and Black River High School offered various sports for their students. These included popular team sports like baseball, boys' basketball, girls' basketball, and football. These sports helped students stay active and learn teamwork.
