Minturn, South Carolina facts for kids
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Minturn, South Carolina
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 Minturn, South Carolina
Location in South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Dillon |
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1246695 |
Minturn, South Carolina, sometimes called Mineral Springs, is a small place in Dillon County, South Carolina, USA. It's an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
Life in Minturn
A railway line, run by a company called CSX, goes right through Minturn. This line is part of what's known as the Andrews Subdivision.
The Minturn Cotton Company has a special building called a cotton gin here. This machine helps to separate cotton fibers from their seeds after the cotton is picked from nearby fields. The Minturn Church is also an important part of the community.
People from Minturn
Minturn has been home to some interesting people who have made a difference.
Preston Lang Bethea
Preston Lang Bethea was a politician from Minturn. He served as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives. This means he helped make laws for the state of South Carolina during 1911 and 1912.
Kenneth Manning
Kenneth Manning is a well-known author and professor. He has taught at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.I.T.) since 1974. M.I.T. is a very famous university known for science and technology.
