“Cross Anchor Images…”
The Yorkville Enquirer reported on Feb. 13, 1873 – “Dr. Javan Bryant has been appointed postmaster in Spartanburg.”
The Yorkville Enquirer reported on July 17, 1873 – “The dwelling house and kitchen of Mr. Hillard Hill near Cross Anchor were destroyed by fire. All the contents were lost and the loss is $1,000.”
The Yorkville Enquirer reported on July 9, 1885 – “Spartanburg County court tried a colored man named Enoch Foster on the charge of arson for burning the Fingerville Cotton Factory. He was acquitted.”
City Directories and History: Click on the MORE INFORMATION / MAPS links, found under the primary picture, to see an enlargeable postal maps (sections North and South), of the county Post Office locations in 1896. Enter the specific name in R&R’s search box to locate additional information on each of these locations found on R&R’s pages. (Old Postal Maps – Spartanburg County, S.C.)
LIST OF LOCATIONS:
1902 & 1917 SC POSTAL MAPS
| Grassy Pond |
| Algood |
| Andover |
| Ardella |
| Arlington |
| Becca |
| Bishop |
| Bishop |
| Blackwood |
| Boiling Springs |
| Brannons |
| Brooklyn |
| Campabello – Campobello |
| Campton |
| Cashville |
| Cavins |
| Cedar Springs |
| Cherokee |
| Clarnece |
| Clifton |
| Cowpens |
| Crim |
| Cross Anchor |
| Dallas |
| Dexter |
| Duncans |
| Dutchman |
| Evinsville |
| Ezell |
| Fairforest |
| Fairmont |
| Farley |
| Fingerville |
| Foster |
| Friendship |
| Gaffney |
| Gaucher |
| Glendale |
| Glenn Springs |
| Golightly |
| Gramling |
| Harrelson |
| Hebron |
| Hillsville |
| Hobbysville |
| Inman |
| Jeb |
| Landrum |
| Layton |
| Lolo |
| Martinsville |
| Maud |
| Moore |
| Nesbitt |
| New Prospect |
| Norah |
| Obed |
| Pacolet |
| Paris |
| Pauline – The Rock Hill Herald reported on Jan. 15, 1916 – “A charter has been issued for the Pauline Farmers Telephone Company. Officers are: A.P. West – Pres., A. Morrow – V.P., and W.W. Miller – Sec. Treasurer.” |
| Perry |
| Pools |
| Raven |
| Ravenna |
| Reidville |
| Rich |
| Spartanburg |
| Stateline |
| Swain |
| Switzer |
| Thickety |
| Trough |
| Tudor |
| Victor |
| Walnut |
| Wellford |
| Whitney |
| Willie |
| Wingo |
| Woodruff |
| Wright |
Blackwood, Ibra Charles, lawyer ; born at Blackwood Post office, Spartanburg County, November 21, 1878; son of Charles and Louvina Burns Blackwood; attended county schools, Furman University, Wofford College, in class of 1898, studied law in private offices, admitted to bar, 1902, beginning practice in same year; elected to Legislature, 1902, serving two terms, member of Judiciary Committee; elected Solicitor, 1916, re-elected 1920; active in all war work campaigns and enterprises during World War; married Margaret Hodges, Knoxville, Tenn., 1915; Grand Master Spartan Lodge, Senior Grand Deacon of Grand Lodge of S. C., member of Moose, W. O. W., Past Eminent, Spartan Commandery No. 3. Home, Spartanburg, S. C.
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