Indiantown, South Carolina facts for kids
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Indiantown, South Carolina
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Indiantown Presbyterian Church
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 Indiantown, South Carolina
Location in South Carolina
Indiantown, South Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Williamsburg |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29554
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| Area code(s) | 843, 854 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1246122 |
Indiantown is a small, rural community located in Williamsburg County, South Carolina, in the United States. It is an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it is governed by the county. Before Europeans arrived in North America, this area was home to a historic Native American village.
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Indiantown's Early History
Long ago, Native American tribes lived in the area that is now Williamsburg County. Some of these tribes included the Wee Tee, the Wee Nee (also known as the Winyaw), and the Mingo tribes.
Later, people from Scotland and Ireland, known as Scots-Irish immigrants, came to this area. They started a settlement around the Indiantown Presbyterian Church, which was founded in 1757. Some of the local Native Americans became Christians during this time.
The American Revolution in Indiantown
During the American Revolution, the Indiantown Presbyterian Church was attacked. British forces, led by Lieutenant-Colonel Banastre Tarleton, burned the church. This act made the local citizens even more determined to support the American side.
The people of Indiantown gave strong support to Francis Marion, a famous Continental Army officer. He was known as the "Swamp Fox" because of his clever tactics against the British.
Indiantown Church Today
The Indiantown Church remains a very important part of the community. Many soldiers who fought in the American Revolution are buried in its church yard.
The church also bought the buildings and land of the old Indiantown School after it closed. These buildings are now used for sports and cultural events for everyone in the community. The church also runs a day care center, helping families in the area.
Today, Indiantown no longer has its own post office. Most of the community uses the address of nearby Hemingway, South Carolina.
See also
In Spanish: Indiantown para niños
