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Grahamville, South Carolina facts for kids

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Grahamville is a small, quiet place in Jasper County, South Carolina. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it's part of the larger county.

The Story of Grahamville

Grahamville began a long time ago as a special summer home. A wealthy landowner built it as a place to stay during the warmer months.

Early Days and the Post Office

As more people settled nearby, Grahamville became a small community. In 1830, a post office was opened there. This was a big deal because it made it much easier for people to send and receive letters and packages. The post office helped connect the community to the rest of the world for many years. It stayed open for a long time, finally closing its doors in 1908.

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