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Trio, South Carolina
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 Trio, South Carolina
Location in South Carolina
Trio, South Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Williamsburg |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 843, 854 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1227213 |
Trio (/ˈtraɪoʊ/) is an unincorporated community in Williamsburg County, South Carolina, United States. Trio is 9.4 miles (15.1 km) west-northwest of Andrews.
History
The community of Trio, was named for a trio of brothers, William D. Bryan, Walter R. Bryan, and James Bryan, who relocated to the area from North Carolina during the late 19th century to establish a turpentine business along the Georgetown and Western Railroad. In 1883 the Bryan brothers established a post office and officially named the community Trio, pronounced "Try-oh" in the local dialect. A small community subsequently grew around the post office.
The two-story brick building that originally housed the Trio Post Office served multiple purposes for local residents throughout the twentieth century. It functioned as a rural store, health clinic, and financial institution, known as The Bank of Trio. The building is no longer in use today, and is in a state of disrepair, but remains a local landmark.
The community of Trio has an AME church on Trio road, a fire station, the Bank of Trio/Trio Post Office, and 2 convenience stores as well as houses.
