Bookman, South Carolina

Bookman is an extinct town in Richland County, in the U.S. state of South Carolina. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.[1]

History

A post office called Bookman was established in 1880, and remained in operation until 1937.[2] The community was named after Carroll Bookman, a local merchant.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bookman
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 29 August 2019.
  3. Federal Writers' Project (1941). Palmetto Place Names. Sloane Printing Co. p. 28.

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