COTTON, SC: In 1887 John “Jackie” Smarr made a request to Congressional House Representative John J. Hemphill to establish a post office near his home near the intersection of Highway 49 (Lockhart Highway) and Thomson’s Quarter Road. Cotton Post Office was established 7 July 1887 in Chester County, but was located in York County by 1889 as a result of a resurvey of the York-Chester county line. The first Postmaster was Rhett D. McCollum (appointed 7 February 1887) and Willie T. Smarr, appointed 7 February 1889. The post office continued until 4 September 1904 when it was consolidated with the Bullocks Creek Post office about two miles north
Please enjoy this structure and all those listed in Roots and Recall. But remember each is private property. So view them from a distance or from a public area such as the sidewalk or public road.
Do you have information to share and preserve? Family, school, church, or other older photos and stories are welcome. Send them digitally through the “Share Your Story” link, so they too might be posted on Roots and Recall.
Thanks!
User comments always welcome - please post at the bottom of this page.
Share Your Comments & Feedback: